Co-op City Times 11/05/16

Riverbay Receives $1.5M In Payments & Credits For Energy Load-Shedding Capabilities And Reliability

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Vol. 51 No. 45

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Co-op City’s Generosity Evident In Volume Of Donations For Haiti Hurricane Relief

By ROZAAN BOONE Tons of donations were received from giving Co-op City shareholders over the course of the past two weeks when the call was issued for non-perish-

The hurricane was described as the worst natural disaster to strike the island since the January 2010 magnitude 7 earthquake that wreaked havoc on the lives of the Haitian people, destroying

(Front row, L-R) Riverbay’s General Manager Noel Ellison, and Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer join Board Secretary Francine Jones, Riverbay Fund President Deborah Jenkins, Director of Community Relations Michelle Sajous (right, back), Director of Commercial Leasing Kim Umstead (back, third from right) and volunteers of the Haiti relief effort for a walk-through on Tuesday morning before the donations were loaded onto trucks to begin their journey to Haiti.

Photo by Rozaan Boone

ables to be sent to the island of Haiti to help the thousands of people whose lives were devastated by Hurricane Matthew in early October.

much of the capital city of Port-auPrince and killing as many as 300,000 people.

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Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison (center) and Director of Finance Peter Merola (right) accept a check for $590,400 from Energy Spectrum partner David Neiburg. The check for Co-op City comes from Con Edison as payment for the community’s participation in the utility’s power load shedding requests this past summer. Photo by Rozaan Boone

On Tuesday, November 1, representatives of Energy Spectrum, Riverbay’s energy consultants, delivered a check totaling $590,400 to Riverbay Corporation for the community’s participation in Con Edison’s Distribution Load Relief Program (DLRP) during the summer of 2016.

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Arrest Made In Lewd Behavior Case In Laundry Rooms

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Detective William Pagan and Officer Joel Lugo of the Co-op City Public Safety Department arrested a male last Thursday wanted in connection with several instances of displaying lewd behavior near the community’s laundry rooms.

The arrest took place on the 15th floor in Building 10B while the officers of the Detectives Unit were conducting a routine vertical patrol of the building.

“They were doing a sweep where they stopped on each floor, looked into the incinerator rooms and when they popped around the corner, he [the suspect] was standing right there,” said Detective Joe Monahan.

The suspect, who was described as a dark-skinned male, approximately 5 feet, nine inches tall, with short black hair, was known to the department. He was arrested

by Dets. Monahan and Pagan for the same behavior approximately one year ago.

“Ever since the first report came in, Detective Pagan has been monitoring the videos and catching him in the buildings, but we haven’t been physically running into him, that’s why we put out the posting in the paper,” said Det. Monahan.

“We have him in different buildings about nine times on video over the last year, but we never got the chance to nab him by the time we got there,” said Det. Pagan.

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Tuesday Is Election Day to decide next President and local legislators

BY BILL STUTTIG

Local political leaders in Co-op City are looking for the record turnout that was part of President Barack Obama’s path to victory in 2008 and 2012 as voters go to the polls this Tuesday, Nov. 8, to elect President Obama’s successor and also the officials who will represent Co-op City in Congress, the State Senate and the State Assembly for the next two years.

With Co-op City being largely comprised of registered Democrats, Democratic Party candidates in the Congressional, State Senate and State Assembly races as well are widely expected to win regardless but having a huge turnout here like what was seen in both the 2008 and 2012 races could be a key factor in deciding this year’s turbulent presidential race.

As anyone who hasn’t been living in outer space for the past year should know, the race to become the next president is between the Democratic Party nominee, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and her running mate, Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia. The Republican nominee is real estate developer and former television personality Donald Trump and his running mate, (Continued on page 2)

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Presidential election Indiana Governor Mike Pence.

Also on the ballot are alternative party candidates who, by all accounts, have no chance of winning the presidency, but their presence on the ballot can take away votes from either major party candidate and thus have a role in deciding who the next president will be.

Gary Johnson, the former Governor of New Mexico, is running on the Libertarian Party ticket, along with running mate William Weld. Johnson and his running mate have been polling at between 4 and 5% in the weeks leading up to the election, enough to be a potential factor in deciding which of the leading candidates will win by draining votes away from one or both of the front runners.

On the Green Party ticket, Jill Stein and running mate Ajamu Baraka are running on a platform centered on more environmentally responsible government mandated policies. The Green Party candidates have been polling roughly 1 to 2 % of the vote in recent weeks.

Incumbent US Senator Chuck Schu-

Arrest “We have him in different buildings about nine times on video over the last year, but we never got the chance to nab him by the time we got there,” said Det. Pagan.

The suspect’s photo and profile were posted in the October 8, 2016 issue of the Co-op City Times to alert women using the laundry room to be on the lookout and to report to Public Safety or the NYPD if they came across the suspect, who was reportedly seen staring inside the laundry room window at senior or older females or sitting down next to them in the laundry rooms and then engaging in the indecent, lewd behavior.

“Thank God he never touched anybody,” said Det. Monahan. “What he would do was to get close to them. He followed several people up to their floors and he would start touching himself.’

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mer will be running for a fourth six-year term as one of New York State’s two representatives in the U.S. Senate. His Republican opponent is Wendy Long who previously ran for the other Senate seat representing New York in 2012, with no success. Senator Schumer is considered a safe pick to easily win reelection again.

Congressman Eliot Engel, Co-op City Congressional representative since 2012 and before that from 1989 to 2000 when Co-op City was taken out of his district and then restored back in 2012, will be running for reelection against Derickson Lawrrence, a businessman from Westchester County who is running on the People’s Choice line on the ballot.

Mr. Lawrence has gained the support of some of this community’s leaders.

Co-op City will have its first new State Senate representative in 16 years as the long-time incumbent Ruth Hassell-Thompson retired from the office earlier this year to take a position in Governor Andrew Cuomo’s administration, specifically to provide oversight of the state Division of Home and Com(Continued from page 1)

“He attempted to gain entry by asking a female if he could use the bathroom one time, but she told him no,” added Det. Pagan.

The perpetrator was charged with several counts of criminal trespassing, public lewdness and possession of marijuana.

“I commend the dedication, perseverance and professionalism displayed by members of our detective squad during this investigation,” said Chief Frank Apollo, commander of the Co-op City Public Safety Department. “Their steadfast attitude and commitment to the safety of the community resulted in a successful apprehension of this individual. I am extremely proud of the work that my staff accomplishes on a day-today basis which maintains the quality of life for the people of Co-op City.”

A Note Of Thanks To Halloween Volunteers

The Riverbay Fund, along with Michelle Sajous, would like to thank the many volunteers who worked tirelessly to make it possible to have the 2016 Halloween Haunted House in Co-op City. Over 600 visitors ‘entered at their own risk’ at this year’s haunted house and made it through, some with smiles on their faces and others with screams and tears.

There were 26 volunteers who worked countless hours erecting and participating in putting on this production along with Mr. Lewis Green. They are Jermaine Antonetty, Maya Campos, Chernor Diallo, Chelsea Francios, Kilea Francis, Elijah Hawes, Kayla Hawes, Kevon Hoyte, Dillon Huertas, Naomi Johnson, Zoie Johnson, David Matthews, Isaiah Michie, Breanna Morales, Marion Osei-Boateng, MaKayla Penn, Daija Saunders, Garfield Stone, Levi Taylor, Jada Thomas, Cashawna Wade, Matthew Washington, Jay Wilson, Mahogany Wynn, Anthony Zolnoski and Malik. A special “thank you” to Jermaine Antonetty, who provided costumes, make-up and his enthusiastic energy.

munity Renewal, the agency with supervisory powers over Co-op City.

Jamaal Bailey, a former key staff member for State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, who represents the district just west of Co-op City, won the Democratic Primary in September against four worthy challengers. In the general election, he is opposed by Robert Diamond who is running on the Conservation Party line. Mr. Diamond has run unsuccessfully for this seat in the past.

Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, Co-op City’s representative in the State Assem-

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Expect Overnight Road Closures In Section Five During Overnight Roadwork As reported in last week’s Co-op City Times, the city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) will be performing overnight roadwork in Co-op City beginning on Wednesday, November 9 through Wednesday, November 30, between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.

Motorists should be aware that full road closures will be in effect along Bartow Avenue/Hutchinson River Parkway East between Co-op City Blvd. and Einstein Loop North, as the roadway is milled and resurfaced.

Drivers should use the following alternate routes to enter and exit Section Five during the road closures: • Erskine Place exits/entrances to and from the I-95 New England Thruway/Bruckner Expressway • Palmer Avenue exit/entrances to and from Hutchinson River Parkway.

Both of these access points will remain open to traffic during the roadwork.

It is expected that the work will be done in three phases. First, the Jersey barrier along Killer Curve will be removed and replaced with temporary barrels. Second, the roadway will be milled, and third, resurfacing will take place and new concrete barriers will be installed along Killer Curve.

At press time, information was not yet available about the relocation of bus stops along the road closure route. That information will be disseminated by Riverbay’s management to Co-op City shareholders as it becomes available in the coming days.

Please drive safely and heed the community’s speed limit.

bly since 2004, is running for reelection against Neil Lopez running on the Republican line and William Britt Jr. running on the Conservative line.

The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. this Tuesday, November 8. If you are new to the community or are not sure of the polling place for your particular building, you can log onto vote. nyc.ny.us and plug your building address into the poll site locator or you can call the Bronx office of the New York City Board of Elections at 718299-9017.

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Councilman King Recognizes Northeast Bronx Law Enforcement Officers CCPD commander among honorees

Combing Co-op City

Last Saturday, Councilman Andy King sponsored a law enforcement recognition event where NYPD commanders and officers from the 45th, 47th and 49th Precincts, and the Co-op City Public Safety Department were honored.

keep local communities safe.

Each officer was presented with special honors during the evening, courtesy of NYC Council Member Andy King.

“Their jobs are inherently dangerous.

City Public Safety Department who represented CCPD at the ceremony. “I have a very dedicated staff of law enforcement officers and lobby attendants who ensure the safety of the community on a day-to-day basis. A

Find out what’s going on in Co-op City here...

BVA’s Art Show & Bazaar This weekend, Nov. 5th and 6th, BVA is sponsoring an art show and bazaar in their permanent room #5 in the Dreiser Center from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Artwork will be on displayed and also for sale, as well as gift items. Come out and support local artists.

Next CB #10 Meeting Nov. 17 The next CB #10meeting will be held on Thursday, November 17, 7:30 p.m. at the Greek American Institute of New York, 3573 Bruckner Blvd. South, Bronx, NY 10461.

For further information, please contact CB 10 at (718) 892-1161.

CCPD Holds Annual Food Drive

(L-R) Rev. Dudley Francois, Dr. Donnieval Walker, Council Member Andy King, Officer Varnisha Hyman, 47th Pct.; Pastor Rohann Wellington, Officer Natalie Diaz, 47th Pct.; NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill, Deputy Chief Jason Wilcox, Commanding Officer for the Borough of the Bronx; Special Lieutenant Kishon Hickman, 49th Pct.; Officer Jeffrey Gaston, 45th Pct., Co-op City Police Department Chief Frank Apollo, Officer David Bell, 47th Pct., and Bronx Borough Chief Larry Nikunen.

Photo courtesy of Councilman King’s office

NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill was the keynote speaker.

The event, which was held at the North Bronx Seventh-Day Adventist Church in the Bronx from 4-7 p.m. on October 29, was attended by hundreds of NYPD officers of the northeast Bronx and residents who came out to show their appreciation to those who risk their lives each and every day to

This is our way of showing that we appreciate, and we’re grateful for, the work our men and women in blue do every day,” said City Council Member Andy King.

“It was a great honor to be recognized by Councilman Andy King for the work that my department accomplishes in the Co-op City community,” said Chief Frank Apollo of the Co-op

leader in any organization can only be successful if they are surrounded by supportive individuals. I wish to give thanks to Riverbay upper management, the Board of Directors, and most of all, the men and women of the Public Safety Department who have supported my vision of the department over the past eight years and continue to do so as we move forward.”

Haunted House 2016

The Co-op City Public Safety Department is once again teaming up with City Harvest to hold its annual food drive for needy families this holiday season.

Donations can be dropped off at Public Safety headquarters, Bartow Center, as well as in the Einstein and Dreiser Centers.

Fill the boxes with canned fruits, vegetables; tuna, beans, peanut butter (plastic bottles), macaroni & cheese (packaged), and hot and cold cereal (packaged, family-sized).

This effort is being coordinated

by Sgt. Nat Diaz and his fellow officers of CCPD.

Faith @ Work’s preThanksgiving Dinner Join Faith @ Work for a preThanksgivings dinner on Thursday, Nov. 17, in room 9, Dreiser Center, 7 p.m.

Free turkeys will be distributed to the first 50 to receive tickets. Pastor Deborah Jenkins will deliver a short Thanksgiving message and extend prayer to all.

Reminder to VOTE this Thursday, Nov. 8th

Co-op City’s Halloween Haunted House was a huge hit again this year when ghosts, goblins, "Wild Ones," scary ones and plain cute ones, all came out to for the thrill of scare. Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations Department Michelle Sajous especially thanks the young volunteers without whom the event would not have been the tremendous success it was. “The youth actually volunteer and build the Haunted House,” she said. “Then they become the monsters in the house. This year, one young man, Jermaine Antonetty, on purpose took a job working at the "Halloween Store" just to help and he was able to get his boss to donate a lot of what we needed. He is unbelievable and has been coming since he was 12, he's 18 now.”

Photos by Lauretta Jaysura

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Packing winds of up to 145 mph, Hurricane come back from this perhaps unlike how they did after Matthew flattened homes, and caused widespread the earthquake. So, our neighbors in Co-op City, I flooding and destruction of the island’s already weak don’t think I’ve ever been prouder to be part of a cominfrastructure. It claimed almost 1,000 lives, and left munity.” thousands more without shelter and resources.

Pastor Jenkins said that the Faith @ Work after In the aftermath of the devastating storm, many school youth counselors all volunteered in this effort, communities and organizations worldwide, have as well as other young people and she could not be united to offer assistance, collecting food, clothing, prouder of all of them. medical supplies, water, paper goods, anything and “Francine Jones was a great coordinator for this projeverything that can be sent to Haiti to offer relief to the ect,” said Director Jones. “She was here every day, she thousands of victims. set the schedule, coordinated the volunteers, ensured In Co-op City, the Harriet Tubman Independent the clothes and other items were separated. She rolled Democratic Club held their relief effort on Sunday, up her sleeves and helped also. She gave great guidance Representatives of HAFE-US.org accept donations from October 23 in Section 5. Working with Haitian Ameriand I’m pleased to have worked with her.” shareholders in Section 5 on Oct. 23rd. cans For Excellence (HAFE-US.org.), the club asked Board Director Kevin Lambright said: “We all know for donations of first aid supplies, personal hygiene about the devastation in Haiti and what it’s caused and items, dry goods, clothing, shoes and baby items.

Co-op City and she came with bags and bags of cloththe travesty that’s gone on really all over the world but That weekend, HAFE picked up a truck-load of ing. We worked really hard to go through everything we concentrated on Haiti mainly because we have a donated items for transport and distribution to Haiti. and make sure it was clean. We had a lot of good vollarge population of Haitians here in Co-op City and as “The truck was full, thanks to the collective efforts of unteers, some seniors, some people who work, new a people, we are known for being humanitarians in our shareholders and friends,” said Board Director Evelyn people who live in Co-op City. I’m so glad for the peoown right, but now we’ve come together with shareTurner, who spearheaded the effort in collaboration ple who were able to bring new things, items they purholders, people of all nationalities came to help us with the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic chased for babies and women, we have an abundance gather some things for this Haitian relief and I am actuClub. of stuff and I’m so happy for that.” ally overwhelmed by how many people contributed to At the same time, Riverbay Corporation, the RiverTowards the end of last week, the chief coordinator it. It’s incredible and our next step is to make sure this bay Fund and the African American Association of the donations, Board director Francine Reva Jones, stuff gets to the people who actually need it.” teamed up to sponsor a requested the use of more When Riverbay staff gathered at the bingo hall on collection drive which space in the bingo hall.

Tuesday morning, it was clear that this was a major began on Friday, Oct. 21 “I never dreamed that relief operation. The front of the hall was filled with an and concluded this Monthe response from cooperincredible number of bags of clothing, shoes, boxes of day, Oct. 31, requesting ators would be such an food stacked high and toiletries. And even as the trucks donations of non-perishoverwhelming one, it’s were being loaded, donations kept flowing in as last able items, including dry magnificent,” said Direcminute drop-offs were made. foods and canned goods, tor Jones. “This is such an Riverbay Corporation provided two vehicles – a baby formula and food, enormous response from 40 yard truck and a 20 yard van – to transport the children clothing, blanthe cooperators, I didn’t donations to Walker Memorial Baptist Church on kets and bedding. expect half of this.”

169th Street in the Bronx. By mid-day, it became eviMore than 70 volunJust as important, Dirdent that even with these two vans packed to capacity, teers worked in two shifts ector Jones thanked the a second day would be required to bring all of the during the week, 10 a.m. – many volunteers who pitdonations to the church.

2 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., Hundreds of bags of donations were sorted and organ- ched in to help.

Luis Salazar, Riverbay’s Director of Janitorial ServMonday through Saturday. ized by the hard-working volunteers. Photo by Rozaan Boone “Mr. Brown and some of ices, called on his stripping crew, approximately 23 On Sunday, the bingo hall the other gentlemen really workers, who joined with the volunteers and some of was open from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. for donations. The lightened the atmosphere and made it fun and a pleasthe porters from the Commercial Leasing Department, steady flow of donors kept the volunteers busy. As ure to work with each other,” Director Jones said. to load the trucks. The men also traveled to Walker soon as the first bag was dropped off, they immedi- “Everyone came to help and they really worked. They Memorial Baptist Church to unload and pack the donaately began sorting, organizing and bagging the items. did a phenomenal job.” tions in the Fellowship Hall on that end as well.

Byron Brown, a shareholder in Building 32B, said he Board Director Deborah Jenkins, pastor of Faith @ Rev. Dr. Joe Albert Bush, senior pastor of Walker saw a flyer under his door and decided to get involved. Work Christian Church, and also president of the Memorial Baptist Church, said that he is also the He took the morning shift because his kids are in Riverbay Fund, said that in addition to the adults who founder and CEO of So Send I You, a worldwide misschool at that time and he has a couple of free hours. volunteered, she, as well as newly-seated Board Direcsionary organization that Riverbay partnered with in “Haiti is really in need because it seems like every tor Kevin Lambright, president of the African Amerithis relief effort for Haiti. tornado, every earthquake, every hurricane that comes can Association, got some of the community’s young Dr. Bush said that his organization is five years old through, hits Haiti,” said Mr. Brown. “So when they people involved in the and has been providing said, ‘Let’s go, Co-op City, do your best,’ I volunteered. effort as well, some of relief in a number of counI don’t have much to give financially so I decided to whom received commutries around the world give of my time. I came down here and donated every nity service credits. She where the need is great. day from 10-2 p.m. The response has been excellent. said, “I am overwhelmed, So Send I You has Yesterday [Monday], the last day, I was buried kneewhen you see it, it’s someextensive missionary high in a mountain of clothes, my knees started to thing to be flabbergasted interests in several councramp. After going through clothes for four hours with about how the community tries in Africa, India, Easttwo ladies helping me to separate and check them, came out for Haiti. This ern Europe and the West when I stood up my bones started to pop…” shows the unity in the Indies, including Costa Sandra Jackson, a shareholder of Building 4 is a community around, not Rica and Haiti. The orgamember of the African American Association. She also just this issue but just the nization’s goal, according volunteered working the afternoon shift every day of sense of working together to Dr. Bush, is to share the the drive. to make lives better and gospel not only in preach“We took in the donations and separated them and the generosity of the spirit Volunteers Byron Brown (back), Judy Washington ing, but in doing. To put them in bags,” said Ms. Jackson. “The response of the people. The vast (right) and Sandra Jackson (front, center) with Riverbay accomplish this goal, So was overwhelming at times. The line was out the door, majority of the donations Fund President Deborah Jenkins (second, right), Board Send I You has partnered Secretary Francine Jones (left) and Director Kevin Lamit was tremendous.” were specific to the cli- bright, president of the African American Association with several on-theJudy Washington, an administrative assistant at the mate in Haiti. People went (second, left).

Photo by Rozaan Boone ground organizations in JASA Senior Services office in the Bartow Center, also out and purchased chilthe home countries who volunteered. dren’s clothing brand new, and it just goes on and on assist with distribution.

“I like volunteering and the fact that the people in and on. These items are going to go so far to help peoRegarding the response from Co-op City for help Haiti really need help made it more meaningful,” said ple.” for Haiti, however, Dr. Bush said: “I don’t think I’ve Ms. Washington. “Cooperators told their coworkers Director Jenkins added: “I think, for me, the way ever seen such a huge response in such a huge manner. and they also came. One lady came from Brooklyn; people gave really good, gently used or brand new (Continued on page 5) she was told by a coworker that we were doing this in items says that they believe that the Haitian people will (Continued from page 1)

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Dr. Bush said that on Thursday and Friday, volunteers gathered at his church to go through the clothes and other donations once again, and pack them into barrels which will be either shipped or flown to Haiti, depending on cost. The Co-op City donations were added to other donations received from other communities and so far, the estimated shipping cost is about $10,000, he said.

Once the barrels arrive in Haiti, he said that his partners will be there to claim them, place them in storage and at that point, he and his group will fly to Haiti and work with the partners on the island to distribute the donations.

“The donations will get to the people,” said Dr. Bush.

I am inviting donors and I will also invite someone from Riverbay and the other organizations that assisted in this effort, who desire to make the trip to Haiti and meet the goods and personally participate in distributing the goods. This is how we involve others in what we do, for them to be there to see where their money and contributions are going.”

Dr. Bush added that monetary donations received from the various relief efforts will be used to provide shelter for the Haitian people displaced from their homes.

“We are so grateful for what Co-op City has done and we will lift you up for what communities can do to help with natural disasters like this one. We’ll be talking about you guys all over the country.”

Photos by Rozaan Boone and Lauretta Jaysura

Harriet Tubman Democratic Club Held Relief Drive for Haiti

On Sunday, Oct. 23, the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club worked with HAFEUS.org to collect donations in Section 5. That drive resulted in a significant effort as well to aid the people of Haiti.

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Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: Why in the world is Barnes & Noble closing its door after so many years as a mainstay in our community? I, for one, can only think of one answer – greed.

They are probably being forced out because the rent is too high and Prestige Properties is probably making room for the new Saks Fifth Avenue store that will occupy its space.

I'm telling you folks, in my opinion,

Community Concerns

it’s plain and simple—when there's money involved, the powers that be seem not to care that this Barnes & Noble is the only one in the Bronx, an anchor store in Bay Plaza, frequented and loved by all.

Also, I understand that the sweeping curve that connects Section 5 with the rest of Co-op City has been called "killer curve" since, well, who knows when, but don't you think that now that

Thank you, Volunteers For Haiti Relief

The organizers of the Riverbay Fund/African American Association/Riverbay Corporation donation drive for Haiti wish to thank the dedicated volunteers without whose help this effort would not have been as successful as it was:

Board of Directors’ Meeting - November 2, 2016 Emergency Resolution #16-65 SUBMITTED BY: Andrea Leslie SECONDED BY: Francine Jones

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: November 2, 2016

WHEREAS, Riverbay’s Commercial Automobile Insurance Policy expires 10/31/16 and was extended four (4) business days through 11/4/16; and WHEREAS, the expiring policy was with Travelers Indemnity Company for a premium of $178,149 based on a rate of $1,319.62 per vehicle for 135 vehicles; and WHEREAS, the Director of Risk Management, through SterlingRisk, Riverbay’s automobile insurance broker, sought quotes from eleven (11) markets and now recommends placing the Commercial Automobile Insurance Policy with Travelers Indemnity Company for an annual renewal premium of $192,505 based on a rate of $1,318.53 per vehicle for 146 vehicles for the policy period 10/31/16 to 10/31/17. See attached October 27, 2016 memo.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves placing the Commercial Automobile Insurance Policy with Travelers Indemnity Company for an annual renewal premium of $192,505 based on a rate of $1,318.53 per vehicle for 146 vehicles for the policy period 10/31/16 to 10/31/17.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Yes: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Graham, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Peterson, Smith, Saunders, Turner and Williams Abstain: Jenkins Absent: Claudia Sampson Motion Passed

Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period.

If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

it is getting a makeover, it can be known by another name? Let’s say "the Section 5 curve?"

By continually calling it "killer curve" seems only to prophesy the inevitable.

G-- spoke the world into existence and He has given us the same power (Romans 4:17).

We must be very careful what words we allow to leave our mouths.

—John Hunter

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Public Safety Report

CCPD urges residents to “FALL BACK” to safety and change their smoke detector batteries when they change their clocks

Residents are reminded to turn their clocks back at 2:00 a.m. tonight, Sunday, November 6. Turning the clocks back signifies the end of Daylight Saving Time. On this date, the contiguous United States returns to Standard Time.

Residents are reminded that when they set their clocks back, they should also change the batteries in their smoke detectors. It is a good time to “FALL BACK” to safety and review fire safety rules.

Brooklyn’s 2008 fire which resulted in the death of a family of five was a deadly combination of two fire safety violations. The fire was sparked by a young child playing with matches. The home also had no batteries in its smoke detector. This tragedy possibly could have been averted if every safety precaution had been taken.

Always keep matches, lighters and other flame-producing devices and flammable liquids out of the reach of children. Install child-proof knobs on your stove if young children live in or visit your home. Teach children from a young age that they should never play with fire. Instruct them to tell an adult if they find matches, lighters, fireworks or other hazardous items. Children playing with matches is still the leading cause of fire related deaths and injuries for children under the age of 5.

Candle fires have increased as the use of candles for decorative purposes has increased. Always keep lit candles out of the reach of children or pets and far away from upholstered furniture, curtains and clothing. Place candles in sturdy holders made of non-flammable material.

Be sure to extinguish candles before going to bed.

Scented oils with diffusion sticks are a safe alternative to candles in providing an aromatic scent. LED candle substitutes provide a realistic flickering effect with none of the risk. I used some in my Jack-o-Lanterns this year and they looked and worked great.

Cigarette smoking also prevents a high risk of igniting flammable materials. Never smoke in bed; use extreme caution when smoking seated on upholstered furniture.

Be sure cigarettes are extinguished before throwing them in the trash or down the compactor chute. It is a good idea to keep a fire extinguisher in your home and know how to use it. Do not let attempting to put out a fire delay getting safely out of the house.

Cooking is a leading cause of home fires in the United States. Always use extreme caution. Never leave food in the oven or on the stove unattended. Turn pot handles in so they cannot be knocked over. Keep flammable materials such as pot holders or paper towels far away from the stove’s burners. Never wear loose fitting clothing while cooking; it could ignite when reaching over the burners.

Leaving items in the microwave or the toaster for too long can cause them to ignite. Be especially cautious when allowing children to assist in the kitchen. Never leave food cooking when you leave the house.

Check the condition of electrical appliances throughout the home. Replace any appliances that spark, smell unusual, overheat or have worn or frayed cords. Never overload an outlet or extension cord. Be sure light bulbs are the correct wattage for the lamps they are in. Cover electrical outlets that are not in use if toddlers live in your home or visit. Use extreme caution if portable space heaters are used. Be sure they do not come in contact with drapes, furniture or papers.

A smoke detector without batteries or with weak or dead batteries is useless. Never remove the batteries from your smoke detector to place them in another batteryoperated device. No MP3 player, remote control or child’s toy is worth placing your life in danger. After you have replaced your smoke detector batteries with brand (Continued on page 30)

BY LT. PAM APOLLO

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com.

Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails.

For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract P998, Purchase Network Hardware for Storage & Transmission of VMWare Images Sealed Bids Due: November 7, 2016 at 2 p.m.

Contract P1008, Purchase of Henry 660 Floor Adhesive (1 year Contract) Sealed Bids Due: November 8, 2016 at 2 p.m.

Contract P1015, Purchase of Various Computer Supplies (1 year Contract) Sealed Bids Due: November 9, 2016 at 2 p.m.

Contract P1014, Distribution of the Co-op City Times (2 year Contract) Sealed Bids Due: November 10, 2016 at 2 p.m.

Insurance: Must be provided by the winning bidder

Contract #3058 – A/E Services for Buildings 6, 18, 23, & 25 Portico Floor – insurance required.

Bids Due: November 14, 2016 by the end of the business day.

Contract 3075, Water Main Replacement Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 98 Co-op City Blvd, Green Trailers at 11:00 a.m.

Bids Due: Monday, December 5, 2016 by the end of business day Insurance: Insurance will be required of the winning bidder.

If interested in bidding, contact bpenn@riverbaycorp.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich First Vice President Cleve Taylor’s resignation leaves a big gap in the leadership of the Riverbay Board of Directors. It leaves a big gap in the entire operation of Co-op City. It will be hard to fill his shoes. I regret his resignation, but cannot expect him to continue neglecting the steep financial toll his Riverbay work exacts on his personal enterprise.

During his two and a half year tenure, milestones were accomplished that helped turn our giant ship around. First and foremost, it was the uncovering of MSRE’s mismanagement that precipitated their suspension and led ultimately to their termination. His financial expertise and personnel experience in construction have been invaluable. Among a host of accomplishments, two stand out — televising Board meetings, and instituting the pre-pay carrying charge program. He is leaving a corporation that is now in a very healthy financial position — $27M in cash.

He is leaving a Riverbay operation that has been stabilized with a well-seasoned, skilled and knowledgeable management team.

I wish him and his family the best of luck, and hope that he may sometime in the future consider running again for election to the Board he has served so outstandingly.

Why Study History?

Why should we be interested in the history of Co-op City? Why look back instead of forward? As the saying goes, those who don’t learn from the past are doomed to repeat its mistakes.

An examination of our history reveals the identities of those whose vision led to the creation of Co-op City, and why and how the community became a reality. As we explore the past, we uncover both the legacy the founders left us and the responsibilities we and future generations of cooperators have inherited. Co-op City is the largest low-to middle-income, integrated, intergenerational, mul-

Bronx NARFE Chapter 23 On November 7th, Bronx meeting will be held in Dreiser Loop Community Center in room 9. Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Be on time!

It’s open season. Highlights of the meeting will feature FEHBP premium and benefit changes for the coming year. Patricia from Blue Cross/Blue Shield will update plans for federal retirees.

Legislature changes will be presented by Marcia.

Don’t sit back; be alert in our senior years. We need to have all details for our future as federal retirees.

We need you to attend and bring a federal retiree so we can keep our Bronx membership Chapter 23 alive and stand up for all of our benefits. Refreshments served.

—Olive Glasgow

Building 22 A&B Association Thanks to all our cooperators who attended the meeting on Oct. 25. Our Pokeno night will be Jan. 14, 2017, hope you will come and join us.

The USPS mail boxes are being changed in order to ensure your mail is not tampered with. I want to thank everyone who called 3-1-1 to report the traffic light at Asch Loop and Adler Place. It was fixed. Thank you very much.

The building dues, dates and times will be posted, also Christmas collection times, on the bulletin board.

Happy birthday to all in the month of November.

Please give your prayers to the sick and shut-in.

Sympathy to all our families who lost a loved one. If you see something, say something.

—Betty Leak

Cleve’s Resignation tiethnic cooperative in our nation.

Co-op City's Origins The founders of Co-op City—immigrant Jewish Socialists—were labor organizers and leaders of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers union. A union whose members were young, militant, and mainly female immigrant garment workers who fought against company goons and scabs for union recognition, and for decent wages and working conditions. The members achieved many of their goals, but after work, they would return to unheated walk-up slum flats with shared toilets in the dimly lit hallways. They knew they needed more than could be won at the bargaining table. The director of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers’ Credit Union, Abraham Kazan, proposed to a coalition of union leaders to lobby New York State Governor Al Smith to obtain his support for Albany's help in providing housing for families of modest means. In 1926, Governor Smith ushered through the Legislature the first housing bill that provided tax relief for construction of such housing.

Subsequently, the Amalgamated Clothing Workers purchased land south of Van Cortlandt Park in the west Bronx, and broke ground in 1927 for the first major cooperative housing in our country. The concept of cooperative housing — co-ownership by the residents — was developed originally by European Utopian Socialist in the early 1800s. Their ideas were incorporated by Robert Owens, a Utopian Socialist and wealthy English industrialist. In 1824, Owens established a cooperative community, New Harmony, in Indiana. Twenty years later, weavers in Rochdale, England established an industrial cooperative and drafted the Rochdale Principles that has been the guiding principles of the international cooperative movement.

Affordable Housing And Mitchell-Lama In the four decade beginning in the late 1920s, Abraham Kazan forged a coalition of labor leaders and founded in 1951, the United Housing Foundation, which lobbied for and won passage of numerous laws that enabled the coalition to sponsor scores of cooperative housing communities in our city. The most significant event was the passage of the Mitchell-Lama legislation in

1955. It produced a twenty-year building boom, from the 1950s through the 1970s, during which the UHF, unions, and nonprofit institutions developed and built affordable cooperative housing for working families who did not qualify for public housing and could not afford private housing. Under UHF's sponsorship, some 40,000 units of cooperative housing were built over twenty years. Co-op City became the fulfillment of Kazan’s vision — a cooperative city — housing more than 15,000 families. It was to be affordable for working families, with spacious comfortable apartments located on 330 acres with 80% open space, with a non-discriminatory sales policy, limited equity, and governed democratically.

We Are All Stewards As cooperators, we are all stewards with responsibility to guarantee that future generations of working families will enjoy a housing community that is affordable and livable, integrated, not for speculation, and a democratically governed cooperative.

Many individuals and institutions have conducted research here, hoping to create a history of our community. They have collected data and conducted interviews.

Most recently, Adam Tanaka, a graduate student at Harvard, has produced an impressive short video. A preliminary showing was screened here on Monday, October 24, at an open community gathering in Bartow Center. It is an absorbing and accurate telling of the Co-op City story — the unfinished story of Co-op City.

Tanaka has promised to release the video to us when it is finalized.

Extending An Invitation As chairperson of the Riverbay Board of Director’s History Committee, I am extending an invitation to all cooperators interested in working with the committee to contact me: By mail at: Bernard Cylich, Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; by e-mail at bcylich@riverbayboard.com; by phone at 646-522-5498.

Tour of Power Plant Preparing a list of cooperators interested in a tour of our Power Plant. Those interested, please submit your request to the above contact information. Thanks.

Cooperators United of Co-op City

Building 30 A and B Association

On behalf of our organization, we would like to thank Bob Klehammer, Executive General Manager, and Noel Ellison, General Manager, for taking the time to visit us at our general membership meeting on Tuesday, October 25th. Many issues were discussed, including construction to elevators to dogs.

Our next general membership meeting is Tuesday, November 15, 7:00 p.m., Bartow, room 31. You do not have to be a building or townhouse president to join us.

At our meeting, we hope to have handouts for Child ID Kits and the RUOK program.

At your building/townhouse meetings, please remind all about the NYS BASIC STAR OR ENHANCED STAR PROGRAM, which is based upon their age and income. They can obtain information by calling 518-457-2036, Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

This is the holiday season. Please be careful and do not open your door or buzz anyone into the lobby unless you know who it is. Make sure to check to ensure that your car doors are locked.

Some time ago, we sent an email to Riverbay asking for an updated list of fees. As of our last conversation with Riverbay, they are still working on it.

If you “See Something, Say Something.”

Congratulations to all who are celebrating a special day this month. Our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in. We can be reached at MLSAH@ aol.com, 718-379-7841.

—Sonja Maxwell

If you are a registered voter, be sure to vote this Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in the General Election.

Vote! – Don't forget to vote this Tuesday.

Veterans’ Day is November 11th, let’s not forget those who served!

The itinerary for our association is as follows: Building meeting Wednesday, November16th. Pokeno is Friday, November 18th. The door opens for these events at 7 p.m. with events starting at 7:30 in the association room in the lobby of Building 30B. Crochet every Wednesday this month except Wednesday, Nov. 23rd at 1 p.m. in the association room.

To all those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries, congratulations. Those under the weather, get well soon. Those who suffered a loss, our condolences.

—Linda Werner

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Energy Spectrum The corporation also received a letter from Con Ed the following day stating that as a participant in the utility’s 2016 Standby Capacity Performance Credit Program – a program for customers who rely on the utility for standby power – and the cogeneration plant’s demonstrated ability to generate energy during periods of high demand on the Con Ed system, a total credit of $898,509.55 is being awarded to the shareholders of Co-op City. This credit offsets a portion of the standby charges that Con Ed levies on stand-by customers who rely on the utility to provide power in case of a problem, as is the case with the Co-op City cogeneration plant.

“I would like to thank the entire Power Plant staff for their dedication and commitment during this past summer which enabled Riverbay to receive the maximum payment possible from Con Edison from their DLRP Program,” said Riverbay’s Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer.

The Standby Capacity Performance Credit will be distributed monthly to the Riverbay Corporation for the one-year period between November 1, 2016 and October 31, 2017. The amount, according to the letter from Con Ed, also states that next year, the housing corporation will be eligible to continue earning credits to offset a portion of the contract demand charged through a new incentive program, called the Standby Reliability Credit.

Riverbay Board President Linda Berk said: “Often we get caught up with the things that go wrong here at Co-op City. However, we should all be very proud of our power plant staff. It took incredible professionalism, maintenance and discipline to insure the power plant ran flawlessly in order to earn the $1.2M payments and credits. Thank you to our power plant staff.

“As Riverbay Corporation, faces financial challenges in the future, it is more important that we find ways to earn money and receive credit for the procedures we perform daily. As we turn the corner into the 21st century, we will need to find more and more ways to save money by being creative, forward thinking and technology driven."

“This proves to us that our plant personnel did an awesome job and should be recognized for their efforts that earned us this additional income from Con Ed,” said Riverbay’s First Vice President Bernard Cylich, chair of the board’s Power Plant Committee. “Kudos to the plant workers.”

“Working together with the team of professionals at Riverbay toward the common goal of maximizing revenue from the power plant in the various revenueproducing programs is both very exciting and extremely effective,” said David Neiburg, a partner in Energy Spectrum. “The complexities of the programs and of the power plant combine to challenge us all, and the results have been outstanding, with increasing achievements, year after year, with this year being better than ever. We look forward to the continuation of the successful partnership and the associated revenue that it brings to Riverbay.”

Con Ed’s DLRP runs from May through October annually, and is designed to help Con Edison resolve distribution problems on its electrical networks. Basically, participants, such as the Co-op City cogeneration plant, are given 1-2 hours advance notice to reduce their electric demand or increase their export.

The utility’s Commercial System Relief Program (CSRP), runs concurrent with the DLRP and is open to customers who can curtail load or bring on certain onsite generation to reduce their demand with a minimum of 21-hour notice before a planned event which is generally called when the day-ahead forecasted load level is at least 92% of Con Ed’s forecasted summer system peak. Riverbay will receive several hundred thousand dollars from this program later this month.

All of these programs offer financial incentives for those who have the ability to curtail load or bring in certain onsite generation during network emergencies.

The power plant has been participating in the Con Ed’s DLRP since 2008 to determine and actualize the maximum profitability of the cogeneration plant.

Since then, the housing corporation has received significant payments resulting in several million dollars for these load-shedding events.

This past summer, the cogeneration plant participated

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in four events, which were for four hours each, for which payment has not yet been received but is expected to be about $100,000. The plant also participated in one test which entailed exporting power to the Con Edison system. Riverbay’s compliance was 100%, which was very impressive, according to Energy Spectrum.

“We’re very appreciative of the shareholders, along with the Power Plant operators, for the hard work that

goes into participating in these programs,” said David Ahrens, Managing Director of Energy Spectrum.

“We look forward to the summer of 2017.”

Despite the fact that the Riverbay cogeneration plant is producing all of the community’s energy load, shareholders are still urged to conserve electricity where possible as it results in additional savings for the Riverbay Corporation.

Co-op City Spotlight Where I’m From magazines and circulars always have a 20%

BY TIFFANY CHALLENGER coupon on a dress. Outside the mall holds Where I’m from, the grass is never different men asking, “Taxi? Taxi?” to the greener. There are children playing, geese different people walking home with new squawking, bicycles running over puddles clothes and a sense of pride in their hearts. and the light chatter of people strolling by.

Where I’m from, the alluring voices of “Girl Scout cookies for sale! Get your Girl church choirs fill the church on an early Scout cookies here! Four dollars a box!”

Sunday morning that leads to a powerful exclaim little girls in blue and white unisermon lead by a pastor.

In the afternoon of form as the day goes by faster than the a Sunday, of course, folks are on their way speed of light. to prepare a Sunday meal for the home Where I’m from, apartment buildings family and prepare for the tiresome week stand high and mighty, towering over the ahead of them. neighbors that walk past them. They stand Where I come from, Christmas scenery tall and silent as if there were no life in them Tiffany Challenger looks like it was pulled right out of a fairy and their only mission is to not descend. tale.

In front of every building lies a snowHallways on different floors haunt those who are not man or a snow angel and footprints all along the snow. In used to it and question the limited clamor coming from the middle of the day you hear the jovial screams of peodifferent apartments. And then there’s me, sitting in ple having snowball fights and the cries of school kids silence in my bedroom as I watch the day go by; slowly complaining about the amount of homework they have. being devoured by emptiness.

Where I come from, life is a beautiful thing. One Where I’m from, nobody’s a stranger. Everyone thing my community taught me was that nothing and and everything has a voice to make the community absolutely nothing should keep you from living your stronger. “Good-bye and hello” get exchanged life.

Beyond the corruption, and the politics, and the throughout the day as people make new friends and violence, life as we know it can never be better. We friends become family. have to look beyond the past and keep moving forWhere I’m from, every mall is crowded no matter the ward.

And besides, even if it’s love holding us back, time of day. The light footsteps of children running you’re not afraid to love, you’re afraid not to be loved around and the concerned tone in their mother’s voice back. fills the atmosphere. With many stores having a sale, (Editor’s Note: Tiffany is a proud 14 year old resident of Co-op City’s Building 14. She lived in Building 7 until the age of 5. She is a 10th grader at Democracy Prep Endurance High School in New York City. The essay above was an assignment for school which she wanted to share with her neighbors.)

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Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary An appeal was made and the community has responded with tons of food, clothing and supplies for the victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti. Today, Monday, is the last day of the support drive and I am ecstatic about the outcome thus far. Donations have been arriving in droves. Among the items received were: Baby food and products, toothbrushes and toothpaste, bed sheets, light blankets, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, bath soap, band aids, pasta of all kinds, dry beans and peas of all kinds, mashed potatoes in the box, rice, grits, oatmeal, canned veggies, dried and canned fruit, canned fish, noodles and noodle soups. The canned foods with expired dates were discarded. Clothes and shoes for children and adults were also donated.

Cooperators of all ages, from seven years old to 70 years old, have volunteered and helped and many received community service letters from the African-American Association. As a member of this organization, the Riverbay Fund, Inc. and the Riverbay Corporation, I thank the Co-op City community for their generosity. On Tuesday, November 1st, the donations will be taken to Walker Memorial Baptist Church for transporting to Haiti.

Community Relations Committee At the October 18th meeting, the Community Relations Committee (CRC) discussed the matter of NYC Councilman Andy King, his staff and a few cooperators going out to clean the streets in and around our community. Thereafter, the CRC vowed to take action when possible. It was determined that, as NYC taxpayers, we should be receiving this street-cleaning service from the NYC Department of Sanitation (DOS). Following discussion, we decided that the area of Baychester Avenue, between Bartow and Co-op City Blvd., needed the attention of the DOS and that all members would call 31-1 to make it happen. Most of the members called and that street was cleaned up within a week.

A Ton of Donations for Haiti The CRC also discussed the customer service they receive when calling the Cooperator Service Office (CSO). There were complaints that cooperators were kept waiting 10-30 minutes on the phone when calling their CSO. The committee was informed that sometimes, there is a shortage of help due to an absence, retirement, etc.; that there is only one floater, but two more are scheduled to be hired; that, many times, cooperators call the wrong number, i.e., they want Maintenance, but call Restoration and the CSO must wait to get through when transferring a call to the correct department; that the CSO no longer has voice mail; that the phone system is antiquated and a new one is needed. The past management agent did not update the phone system. Our new management agent is planning to update it.

The CRC continues to test the ideas of the Cooperators Money-Saving Award Program.

New Bus Stop At the October 20th Community Board #10 meeting, I expressed my concern about one of the two bus stops that were created about a year ago at Asch Loop for the #26, 28, 30 and 38 buses. The location on the side of the Bartow Mall has angle parking lines and the lined spaces are part of the bus stop. I frequently see cars parked there and I was concerned that cooperators were probably receiving summons for illegally parking in those five or six spaces.

About a week later, I was contacted and asked if I knew people who received a summons for parking in that location. A cooperator recently approached me to say that she had received a summons and a boot on her tire. In our congested community, it is too tempting to pass up a spot, although we must obey the street signs. I intend to follow up and get the parking lines removed from this bus stop.

Register and Vote The General Election takes place on November 8th.

An Absentee Ballot Request should be postmarked by November 1st or presented in person by November 7th.

An Absentee Ballot Return must be postmarked by Nov. 7th and received by November 15, 2016. You only have one vote. USE IT! Please note that there will be three proposals on the

Building 11 Civic Association Greetings, my fellow shareholders. I would like to thank everyone who donated and bagged candy for our Halloween celebrations. Our Scholarship Committee will be meeting very soon.

Please watch your bulletin boards for the announcement. We need your involvement and support. Our young people need to know that we care.

The holidays are rapidly approaching. We will be needing volunteers to help in decorating our lobbies and collecting for our service staff, who work very hard to keep our home safe and clean.

If you have not contacted Deborah for your “Straight Outta Co-op T-shirt,” do so ASAP because the order is going in.

I would like to encourage everyone to get out and vote on Tuesday, November 8. We will not only be voting for president, but locally elected officials.

While on the subject of voting, your building association will be holding elections for our Executive Board on Monday, November 7. Please come out and elect individuals who you want to represent our association 2017- 2018.

Our Councilman Andy King has said that "People Pay Attention To People Who Participate." This is so true and our journey to make our community

better is not finished.

Anyone who is not part of the School Tax Relief (STAR) Program should apply. You can call 518-4572036 for more information and an application.

I dislike sounding like a broken record, but my fellow shareholders, please help keep our building and surrounding area clean. Please, if you drop or spill something, clean it up. You should also do this in the garages. There are bathrooms on the first floor in our garages for your use. The garage attendant has the key for them. Advise your children, their friends and visitors to your home to do the same. This will help maintain our beautiful community.

Happy birthday to all born in November. Please keep our sick and shut-ins in your prayers, especially the twins, Diana and Lillian, and Mr. Blue, who are in nursing home/ rehabilitation centers. Please, if you know of someone in your building who is ill, experienced a loss or special occasion, let a member of our association know.

Looking forward to seeing you at our next association meeting on Monday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. We will be having a 50/50, door prize and lite refreshments.

—Deborah D. Henry

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2016 ballot for the November 8th general election.

You should be familiar with them.

Proposal One – Revising State’s Redistricting Procedure The purpose of this proposal is to reform the process of establishing new state legislative and congressional district lines that the Constitution requires every ten years. If the proposal is approved, a redistricting commission will be established to determine lines for legislative and congressional districts, subject to adoption of the commission’s plan by the Legislature and approval by the Governor.

Under the current provisions of the Constitution, the Legislature is the entity responsible for establishing these lines.

Proposal Two – Permitting Electronic Distribution of State Legislative Bills The purpose of this proposal is to allow electronic distribution of a state legislative bill to satisfy the constitutional requirement that a bill be printed and on the desks of state legislators at least three days before the Legislature votes on it. Under the current provisions of the Constitution, this requirement can only be satisfied by distribution of a physical printed copy.

Proposal Three – The SMART SCHOOLS BOND ACT OF 2014 The purpose of this proposal is to authorize the creation of state debt and the sale of state bonds in the amount of up to $2 billion dollars to provide money for the single purpose of improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students in New York.

For more information, visit www.elections.ny.gov.

Contact Me If you would like to share your thoughts, I can be reached at 718-671-5957. Be an informed cooperator by attending your Building Association meetings, the Open Board meetings and/or watch the rebroadcast of the Board meetings. We, shareholders, must work together in order to maintain a viable and strong community.

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club There are 3 days until the November 8th General Election. I hope all who needed absentee ballots have already requested them, received them, and are ready to mail them back to the Board of Elections as soon as possible.

Absentee ballots must be post marked no later than November 8.

We have some information for the rest of the Co-op City community that will be voting in person on November 8, 2016. Everyone will vote for one candidate for President of the United States. The Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club has endorsed Hillary Clinton and her Vice Presidential running mate, Tim Kaine. Their names will be listed under 3 different party lines on the ballot – Democratic, Working Families Party, and Women's Equality Party. Please choose only one pair of candidates for this office.

Please vote to re-elect United States Senior Senator Charles E. Schumer.

Eliot L. Engle is also running for re-election as our Representative to Congress, but the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club would ask you to consider voting for Derickson K. Lawrence listed under the People's Choice Party Line.

Jamaal T. Bailey is the Democratic State Senator Candidate running to replace Ruth Hassel-Thompson.

Please vote to re-elect Michael R.

Benedetto as our member of the NY Assembly.

Voters will be asked to vote for three (3) Justices of the Supreme Court. There are 3 Democratic candidates listed on the ballot. You can vote for all of them.

At the end of the ballot, voters will pick 3 candidates for Judges of the Civil Court-County. There are 3 Democratic candidates listed, and 1 Republican candidate. Please vote for only 3.

I hope the General Election process goes well for all in the Co-op City community as you do your civic duty and exercise your right to vote.

The Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club would like to thank the members of the Co-op City who donated to Haiti Hurricane Relief on Sunday, October 23, in Section 5.

The van from HAFE – Haitian Americans for Excellence – was there on time and the volunteers were gracious and grateful for the donations.

The need for supplies in Haiti is great.

If you would like to mail them a check for Haiti Hurricane Relief, please make the check payable to H.A. F. E. and mail it to H.A.F.E., P.O. 65, Rockville Center, NY 11571. Their website is www.HAFEUS.org. You can also follow their work in Haiti on the website www.GASKOV.org.

—Alethea Cherebin

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Building 24 Association

Building 8 Association

At our last meeting, after the previous meeting’s minutes and Treasurer’s Report were read and approved, one member questioned the propriety of one person occupying two positions, vice president and treasurer. This happened because at our first meeting, when officers were elected, no one wanted the treasurer’s position. I asked our vice president, who I knew to have experience in that position, to run for the office.

At our second meeting, I nominated her and she won election running unopposed. She has been asked and has agreed to step down as vice president and occupy only the position of treasurer, leaving the position of vice president unfilled.

We went on to discuss our meeting with Grounds Director Donovan Plummer and his assistant, Michael Ambo, at which we asked them to work on many areas of the grounds all around the building. They began work the next day and will continue replanting gardens and hedges in the spring.

The area that Flora Keitt and Betty have maintained for many years was worked on and will be replanted with flowering shrubs with Flora’s approval. The small garden on the left as you exit the front of the building has a new scalloped brick border to prevent soil loss and will be replanted with more flowering plants next spring.

The lawns to the left as you exit the main entrance were turned and re-seeded and tree branches were pruned to allow more sunlight and promote better growth in this lovely area where people love to sit. We will meet with Building Services to discuss the building and construction work we agreed needed to be done and report on that at our next meeting on November 17th.

Our recently retired Board president, Cleve Taylor, will attend our next meeting as guest speaker. He should be able to answer our questions about restorations work and we can invite Edgar Perez of Restorations to another meeting, if necessary.

We want to start collecting donations for our great maintenance staff after Thanksgiving. Let’s show our appreciation for their work all year, keeping our building looking great. See you on Nov. 17th.

—Bruce Silberman

An afternoon general meeting was held on October 25, at 1:30 p.m. to invite cooperators who cannot attend evening association meeting usually starting at 7:30 p.m. Only five members attended. We will have two more afternoon general meetings in 2017 to accommodate members or to-be members. Date and time will be posted on the lobby bulletin board. Chief Apollo stopped by the afternoon meeting sharing information, such as education in crime, safer community, coffee-with-a-cop and pizza-with-a-cop. Chief Apollo stated next meeting will be held on November 16, at Bartow, room 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Our candy bag give-away was held on October 29, at 5:00 p.m. until over one hundred treats were given out.

Building association collected only from 86 cooperators membership fee of $5 per year, per household. We opened up a bank account at People's United Bank located in Stop&Shop.

We will be collecting holiday donations for the door person and porters on November 1, 15 and 29th and again on December 6 & 13, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. We are also collecting donations for a flat screen television for the association room.

Our goal is to collect $500. We will have a turkey raffle and all monies collected will go towards purchase of a TV. Our Holiday gathering is being held in the association room on December 10, at about 6:00 p.m. so come meet and greet your neighbors.

—Azalea McDavid

Building 18 Association Hi, neighbors.

Thank you all for attending our general meeting on Tuesday, October 25th. Our scheduled guest speaker was unable to come, however, the meeting went well.

There were several complaints, e.g., (1) Furniture, boxes and other items are being placed in the compactor rooms: It is important that you read the signs posted: place newspapers and magazines on the shelf; cans, bottles and plastic containers in the bag hanging on the wall; YOU should take all other items down to the basement; please do not block the compactor room! (2) Cooperators are not removing papers from their doors just walking over it and leaving it for days.

Neighbors, this is our home! Let us be more accountable. Please pick up the paper and take it to the compactor room.

Our next general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in the association room.

No guest speaker as of yet. Please mark your calendars.

We would like to give a special thank you to: Loraine T., Arlene K., Bernice E., Estelle T., Charles S., Leslie S., Carlene F., Alfred L., Roberta R., Norma K., Gloria W. and Deborah H. for their Halloween treats and monetary donations. You all help to make our Annual Halloween Costume Contest a success.

Thanks to all who attended the movie matinee on Wednesday, October 19t ; a good time was had by all.

Happy birthday to all with that special day this month, enjoy. To the sick and homebound, we wish you a speedy recovery. To the bereaved families, we give our profound sympathies.

Please stay ALERT! If you see something, say something!

—Gertie Brown

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Director’s Viewpoint

Deborah Jenkins Treasurer

For 10 days, the first of which began with pouring rain, I watched as my neighbors showed their hearts of love for the people of Haiti affected by Hurricane Matthew. Working alongside Directors Francine Jones and Kevin Lambright and Riverbay’s Community Relations and Commercial Leasing Directors proved seamless and added to the success of this community-wide effort. We had numerous volunteers, many of whom were students. The overwhelming majority of the items collected were of the highest quality and many had been purchased new!

Ms. Jones has the names of all of the volunteers, but I’d like to shout out Byron and Andre, there from day one until the loading on Tuesday; Judy, Sandra,

Proud and Grateful!

Norma, Hope, Vivienne and Helen. I’m also very proud of my afterschool youth counselors, Jason, Claudya, Malcolm and Brendon, who all volunteered.

Our fulfillment partner is the international mission organization, So Send I You, which has as its founder and president, Rev. Dr. Joe A. Bush, Sr., also Pastor of Walker Memorial Baptist Church. To clarify “fulfillment,” they are the organization with the responsibility for getting our donations to Haiti. Dr. Bush sent an advance team to determine, verify and find approval with their Haitian partner organizations. Dr .

Bush will himself be going to Haiti along with others to ensure that our donations truly get to the people for whom we intend. I have every confidence in Dr. Bush and his organization. Please continue to watch this article as I will provide updates. I can’t say thanks to each of you enough!

On Being Corporate Treasurer Neighbors, I promise you that I am doing my best, even as I learn the intricate details of Riverbay’s

finance systems. I know that my aggressive style, in simply seeking answers and clarity, will not and is not always appreciated, but it is for our collective good that I push. You can ask many and they will say that I am by the book and they will be telling the truth.

The bottom line is that I believe that by having written policies that are enforced we will save money. I won’t make a lot of friends on the inside by taking this approach, but I don’t believe that is the goal. The goal is to ensure the financial strength and integrity of our corporation and to keep it an affordable community. I have confidence that Douglas Elliman can help to ensure that.

I’m also confident that as our new president Linda Berk begins to roll out her strategy to the board and our managing agent, we will all find greater strength, unity and a continuity of professionalism, respect and the maintenance of an affordable community.

Please feel free to contact me at djenkins@riverbayboard.com or 718-644-0951.

Trolley Car Visits Rivers Run Community Garden

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

“Today is historical. We are making history having our community garden, Rivers Run, added to the Bronx Trolley Tours and today is the first trolley visit,” said a very excited and proud Ms. Gail Sharbaan, who is one of the garden’s founders.

The weather was perfect on this Halloween weekend Saturday, October 29, for such an occasion as a Trolley car visit to a garden for lunch alongside the Hutchinson River in Co-op City, catered by B. Blossom Caterers.

In addition to a trolley car full of adults and children from other boroughs, several community residents came to enjoy the occasion and the natural surroundings of Mother Nature at work paradoxically against the Co-op City skyline.

All over the garden and even in the trees were very creative, mood enhancing, Halloween decorations made by garden members, including a few stuffed, very life-like figures sitting about seeming to enjoy the festivities and ready for a chat.

“I love it. It brings out some of the best people. If I start bragging about the people who have come to help...it’s unbelievable. We even have our landscape designer here, Zainab Miller, and the couple who built our generator that's keeping our hot chocolate warm,” said Sharbaan.

Later, but before it was time to leave the Rivers Run Community Garden, and after feasting, members raffled a beautiful Halloween basket of treats, which was won by Master Composter Gwen Thomas-Steed. Garden member Sandra White conducted a mini tour of Rivers Run highlighting the variety of vegetables, the “Children’s Garden,” and some of the individual garden beds that have grown into actual “green houses” in the garden. Many of the beds have now been “harvested” for the winter.

All of the trolley riders said that they were very glad they came to see Rivers Run Garden, the food was great and healthy and they had a good time.

This trolly car event appeared to be a success and one that Rivers Run will continue to enjoy into the future.

Photos by Lauretta Jaysura

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Working together for the benefit of the community

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Linda Berk is the new president of the board of directors. So, I want to welcome her and I want all of our directors to work for the benefit of this community.

Making it work Let me start off by saying that I want to see this community move forward. And, I want all of our directors to work together for the overall good of this community.

Working together as a team of 15 directors can be challenging. Therefore, some people might think that there is a list of requirements to join our board. But, that's not the case. A shareholder simply has to get elected to become a board director here. That's it!

Other than being current on Riverbay's carrying charges, there are no educational or other requirements for joining our board.

Knowing these facts, some of our managers have played many games over the years. One big game was walking into our board room and leaving with outrageous sums of money through change orders. "Um, the price went up on this job. So, we must get this change order approved." And, what was most shocking is that they knew before those meetings began that their change order was going to be approved.

Accusations and negative articles ensued. Divisiveness was rampant. Pro-management candidates sat on one side of a long table in the board room. And, antimanagement candidates sat on the other side. Thereafter, our so-called business was conducted.

Our current situation is not that bad anymore. Nevertheless, we still have our disagreements. And, yes, some managers still feel that they can play their games.

But, now, we must try to learn from the past and make some improvements.

For the record, I'm willing to do my part. That means that I will work with everyone on this board if I can see that they're willing to move this community forward in a proper manner. Now, will I go on a weekend retreat and have this community pay for it? Never!

Will I ever go to a board president and ask to chair a committee and drag out a process that should have been completed years ago? Never! I don't conduct business in that way. If we have a problem, then, we will meet and discuss that problem in a thorough manner. Thereafter, we must get the right people in place and get that job done in a proper manner. No games and no nonsense!

With these points made, I am willing to work with our new president and the entire board. And, yes, I'm willing to make sure that respect and tolerance are placed at the forefront of our business discussions.

Cooper Place Townhouse Leak – 16 Failed Times Riverbay has tried to fix that leak on Cooper Place, near Co-op City Boulevard, on 16 different occasions.

Nevertheless, those pipes are still leaking. "Oh, the leak is small now." So what! We're still wasting a lot of water and a lot of money.

Without knowing a dollar amount, most people can probably surmise that Riverbay has spent way over a million dollars to patch up those pipes. Regardless, some of our managers feel that those extremely damaged pipes, lined with an epoxy-based sealant, should not be replaced.

In my opinion, this decision is not good. And, we will probably be back to square one in a short amount of time.

Saks Off 5th - Moving to Bay Plaza Please notice the name. Saks Off 5th is the name of a company that was spun off from Saks Fifth Avenue.

Reportedly, Saks Off 5th has signed a 10-year deal with Bay Plaza. And, their 25,000 square foot store is scheduled to open up next summer.

Just recently, Barnes & Noble announced that they will close their doors in Bay Plaza in December 2016.

Then, an announcement was made that Bay Plaza had

Building 9 Association Greetings.

Rafael, E. Negron, Cedric, MauCongratulations to our Buildrice, Yaw Oppong & Joyce, ing 9 neighbor, Linda Berk, who Quinonez, Ismael & Marisol, was unanimously elected to the Fusco, M. Addawoo, Harkness, office of Riverbay Board PresiSmall, Murriel, McIver, E. dent.

Rodriguez, Elvin, Papino-Wood, On Charity: "There are those Lahens, V. Addawoo, R. Daley, who give with joy, and that joy is Reg UPS Man, Froim Ucogy, their reward...” “And to the openMarlene M., S. Gervitz, Lyudhanded, the search for one who mila Shaburnikova, Samuels & shall receive is joy greater than Khumba, Chris B., L. Garcia, giving." —Khalil Gibran McKenzie, Jose Rivera, Epi, Kudos to volunteer Mitzi Front row (L-R): Eloise Coleman and Mitzi Denita, Crystal, Faith, Sr. & Sra. Cleare. Standing from left are Linda Collins, Cleare, who did a phenomenal Wanda Randall, Catherine Lemon and Gwen Mendez, Roslyn, W. Rodriguez, job orchestrating the Building 9 Anderson.

T. Ross, M. Sanchez, J. CollinsAssociation’s Haiti Children's Bykelol, V. Machado, Freddie P., Relief effort on Monday, October 24th and Tuesday, D.E. Vega, Vaughn M., B. Bailey, Lorin J., Nancy R., October 25th in Building 9A with Catherine Lemon; Mary Walker, Jeannette M., Pattie Hardy, Alma, P. and to Executive Board member Gwen Anderson and Dawson, Wanda Randall, Grace Stewart, Leah Richardour own Miss Eloise Coleman for spearheading the son, N. Lynch, A. Adade, Donna T., Diana & Louise, Haiti Relief effort in Building 9B. Special “thank you” Daisy McCoy, Renee & John, Linda Berk, J. Moore, Barbara Nesby, Ventia Lawson, C. Braggs, Gerrera, to everyone for your generosity and good will.

Building 9-A donors: Michael Collins, Melissa Clarke, Wates, W. Huggins, Darrin B., Colette Ketter, Hull, Steven Brager, Marilyn Ranger, Rosemary Bailey, Matse Jenkins, Shirley A., Sonia W. Zapata, Peggy, Remberts, Donnie, Tracey, Alfred Baah, Building 9B donors: Odessa Chestnut, Angela BatMitzi Cleare, Catherine Lemon, Tirado, Martinez, tle, Robert & Janice Rosario, Tommy & Angie Tobin, S. Joseph, Freddie, Neil Offen, Brenda Tolbert, Alberto, Jemson, Mary T., A. Bowman, M. Johnson, Nia W., Acey, Roach, T. Ross, Ramos, PoLin P. 5-E, M. Malone, Curtis Hoggard, N. Coakley, Carol W., Ethel F., BarFernandez, Wayman, Helen Blakes., Fed Ex Man, bara Cloud, Rosita Gonzalez, Lillian Ortiz, Channy Lynch, Apt. 8-H, Jazmin R., Valentine Parkinson, Hernandez, Elbert Porter, B. Alston 4-F, MayaKova, CCPD Officer C. Maldonado, Zhirkin 5-G, Apt. 14-G, Gwen Anderson and Eloise Coleman.

Thank you, Mitzi Cleare and Wanda Randall, for Camille, Anais and Mallory, K. Rembert, Pauline, Tyson, Papino, Mike, Wynthia, F. Moore, Reid, Apt. 2- doing the shopping and for delivering the food to the H, Caraballo, Apt. 24-H, Jackie D., S. Ringle, Lonnie, Bartow bingo hall. Charity is not only giving, but doing.

Tiara, Sheila, B. Smart, Velasquez, B. Blue, Apt. 20-H, —Linda Collins

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a store that was ready to take over that space and pay the new rent. Thereafter, the big question was: "Who is going to take over that Barnes & Noble space?" The answer, now, is that Saks Off 5th will open up their store in the Barnes & Noble space.

On another note, Bay Plaza is building a large store near Staples. And, lots of rumors are spreading about who is going to take over that space. But, the officials from Bay Plaza recently stated that they are looking for tenants for that space.

Lastly, we need to do something with our former bingo hall. From the outside, this space looks small.

But, officially, the size of this space is 10,310 square feet. Now, although this space is large, Barnes & Noble would probably need to add about 2-3 floors to create a really nice store. Yes, the rent would be far lower than Bay Plaza. But, the construction costs would be very high.

Killer Curve Starting on November 9, between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., the DOT will be resurfacing that area around Bartow Avenue, known as the killer curve. This job will last about 3 weeks.

Close Unfortunately, a copy of Douglas Elliman's report on our community was not released at the time that I wrote this article. But, it's going to be interesting to see what they wrote in their report. Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please double-check the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week.

And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Building 32 Association Meeting Our General Meeting is being held on Wednesday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. The association room is located in Building 32B, first floor rear. We hope that some of our new cooperators will attend. Our scheduled guest is Mr. Noel Ellison, General Manager of the Riverbay Corporation. Find out what is happening first-hand.

In addition, our annual turkey raffle will take place at the end of the meeting. Only members of the building association are eligible. There will be a winner from both the A & B side.

Flea Market We have been talking about a fundraiser Flea Market. The tentative date is December 3. The fee for a standard card table will be $10; a double table will be $20. Everything you make is, of course, yours. If interested, please call Lorna at 917-803-5369. Donated items will directly benefit the building association.

Please remember to act cooperatively in the laundry room. Come down in a timely fashion to get your clothes; if you are late, don't get angry if someone has removed your clothes from the washer or dryer. You did not have time to get downstairs on time and others do not have the time to wait.

—Lorna Smith

Building 26 Association Due to Election Day on Tuesday, November 8, our usual association meeting will be canceled until Tuesday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. We hope you will attend so you can keep up with current events in our building and community. At this meeting, we will discuss the annual holiday party for December, the date is to be announced. We will be having our holiday collection on December 7, 8 & 9 between 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.

There will be someone in each of the lobbies on all three days.

Hal Satinoff, a former building president and active association board member for many years, has not been well. We want to wish Hal a speedy recovery and hope that he will be back with us soon.

We wish all those who are not well a quick recovery.

We also send our condolences to anyone in the building —Patty Cipollaro who has lost a loved one recently.

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Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, November 17, in the Bartow Center, room #28 at 6:30 p.m. All members are requested to attend this very important meeting. Significant issues will be discussed—election results, scholarship activity and future plans for our upcoming events. So, please attend.

Tuesday, November 08, is the General Election for President of the United States.

All community members are encouraged to exercise your constitutional privilege to cast your ballot for the candidate of your choice at your designated poll site.

This is going to be a closely challenged election in view of all the controversy surrounding the candidates, so go out and vote for the Democratic candidate. Do not be discouraged by all of the negative reports that you are hearing on TV. Vote!

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club supports and endorses Hillary Clinton for President. We feel that she is, indeed, qualified for this position and represents the necessary skills to serve the country for this position. We feel that she is most representative of what the Democratic Party stands for in continuing to revive the economy, education, fair payment practices for all workers, foreign policy, and settle discriminatory issues plaguing this country and women's rights. This is a demanding position. It should be filled by a person with prior experience in all these areas. We feel that she is the right person for this position. We need her to continue President Barack Obama's legacy.

The club thanks the membership and the community for your continued support.

—George T. Clarke

Building 13 Association Veterans’ Day pays tribute to all American veterans still with us or not. It especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime. November 1918, considered the end of the Great War, was formerly called Armistice Day. In honor of those lost lives, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, a wreath is laid at the Tomb of the Unknowns at the Arlington National Cemetery. With immense gratitude, Building 13 thanks you for serving our country and protecting our freedoms. We wish you a blessed and healthy Veterans’ Day celebration.

Thanks to all who attended our Building 13 Association meeting this past Thursday. We hope that it was informative and answered questions about the function and flow of work in the Restoration Department. If you would like to suggest a particular department attend our meetings, please contact your association Board members.

Shareholders are reminded that your home consists of both the inside and outside of this building. There are garbage receptacles located around the building and throughout the community. Please dispose of your garbage in the proper manner to help keep our community clean. If you drop a tissue, pick it up; if you finish a drink, throw the cup or bottle away properly; wrappers from candy, pick it up and throw it away. As shareholders, we owe it to each other to keep our property clean, don’t litter, don’t let our children litter and have our visiting family and friends respect where we live.

We want to remind those who have dogs to keep your pet on its leash whether you are outside or entering the building or elevator, and scoop the poop, it’s the law!

Arts and Crafts Workshops – Children of all ages are invited to join our workshops (under 5 must be accompanied by an adult) on the following Sundays, November 20 and December 18 from 2:00-5:00 p.m.

This message is intended for those who have never applied for STAR (School Tax Relief). If you currently receive STAR, no need to do anything at this time. Our goal is to have everyone in the community enrolled in STAR. You may qualify for Basic STAR if: you are under 65 and household income is less than $500,000. You may qualify for Enhanced STAR if: you are 65 and your household income is not more than $86,000. For information, call 518-457-2036 or https://www.tax.ny.gov/star.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer, at 718-6713801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

As always, thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

Co-op City Public Safety 718-671-3050

Building 21 Association The $300 prize and great job! CSO, Exec. Dir., Vanessa Aldea…

Rewards points were given to all those who showed up at the last week’s association general meeting. Thanks to Vanessa Aldea, CSO, Executive Director, for providing a wealth of information and a question and answer session that was both instructional and enlightening.

Those of you who wish to start earning valuable points and a chance to win $300, have many ways to do so. Refer back to the following issues of the CO-OP City Times for 21 Association Rewards Points Program rules: September 10th, 17th and 24th.

We are responsible to be responsible…

Did you ever consider all that CO-OP City offers us? Those of us who have been here from the beginning, before the streets were paved…In the beginning when there were only mini-buses to take us from section to section and to the Mini-Mart for groceries before CO-OP supermarkets came to be. In the beginning when there were milk machines in the basements. We remember how fresh the air smelled before the malls were built. Even now that more business owners have erected their buildings, this land we call CO-OP City continues to nurture us. Like a mother, CO-OP City still offers us playgrounds and greenways and land that we can look out on, air to breathe in and soothe our souls. She wraps her arms around us in the form of these offerings and asks only that we be responsible to her and to each other as CO-Operators. We must become active in some small and positive way to preserve this community for generations of cooperators. That is just a small part of the conversation we had in the tank and at our last 21 Association meeting.

“THINK TANK at Building 21” is in session every Friday, 8:30 -10 p.m. except Christmas and New Year’s Day. We are located in the rear of 21B and ALL are always welcomed. Your ideas are not only welcomed but needed, for the progression of this important neighborhood project.

Our next 21 Association gathering will be Wednesday November 10th (2nd Thursday, to accommodate the Thanksgiving Holiday). Mark your calendars and plan to attend. If you have any questions regarding The 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information: email your building association at 21association@gmail.com; call your association at 347.504.1821, and attend the monthly meetings which are held every 4th Wednesday in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of the B-section. 7 p.m.

21 to You! “21 To You” is the Newsletter of Building 21. Each apartment will receive a copy.

Anyone who attends the next general meeting/21 Association Gathering on November 10th with your copy of the newsletter will receive a bonus rewards point. Good luck!

Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. We are passionate about this community. Where is your passion? Come and join us some time; bring a friend.

See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

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Looking forward to serving my community Director’s Viewpoint

Kevin Lambright Once again, I would like to thank those of you who took the time to exercise your right to vote in our Riverbay election; my being here is proof that every vote counts. A special thank you goes out to one of the greatest grass roots organizations in the history of Co-op City: CTSAH – Coalition to Save Affordable Housing.

My initiation onto this board came with a task similar to that of cramming for a state bar exam with the test being to actually execute all that you have learned from that day forward. I am not complaining even though it was camouflaged as a retreat. Just imagine being secluded in a room with 15-20 people for over 14 hours with no possibility of any distractions. Your job is to absorb complicated monetary, calculated stats; decipher legal and collegiate ethical jargon, along with learning to comprehend the chain of command of a multi-billion dollar housing corporation. We also learned how to better communicate with one another.

Work to be done There is so much to be done day in and day out here in our community. Fortunately, a great woman (my grandmother) once said, “You can’t get a foot without an inch.” This being true, I will focus only on a few things at this time. But these things will make a major difference in our community once accomplished.

My concentrations throughout the years have been on youth, quality of life issues, affordable housing and cultural awareness. Though these are all subject to a

wide range of possibilities, these critical areas of life have been ignored by those in position to change it. I want to exercise my position to make pivotal advancement in these areas. With the help of fellow board members, shareholders and outside intervention, my goal is to strategically maneuver each piece of this puzzle into place so that everyone is served equally. I cannot do this alone. I will need your help. All I ask is that you help keep me focused on the tasks at hand.

Help me to know that you will support my efforts to make it better for all of us.

Systems in place Everything successful is the result of an operational system. Everything. If we have people on hold (e.g.

CSO/Restoration/ Maintenance) for more than 90 seconds, something is either wrong with the system or the training and implementation of the system. If employees are hanging out at a time clock 45 minutes prior to punching out, that’s a systems issue. If work has to be redone over and over again, that’s a training and/or implementation of systems issue. If a person is allowed to violate the rules and regulations of our community without consequences, that is a systems issue.

When we establish and conduct ourselves with proper systems in place, we will be a much more efficient housing corporation. When we have proper systems in place, people will have guidelines that will allow them to fairly evaluate the services expected.

It is very easy to point fingers when something is not up to our standards or expectations. That is never my intention. I recognize the humanistic side of people and the flaws that come with us. But when a system is in place, flaws have been thought out and mostly eliminated. However, if there is no viable system in place,

we are open to anything.

Moving forward I am looking forward to continuing my service to my community on this broader scale. I welcome your thoughts and ideas. I also urge you to follow the proper procedures and always notate the names and times of incidents of people you talk to when conducting business in Co-op City. That, I learned from a wise man (Junius Williams). This proves to be very effective in every instance.

I look forward to your correspondence and feedback. I can be reached at klambright@riverbayboard.com or by phone at 646-721-8185.

USPS Mailbox Upgrade Project The United States Postal Service (USPS) has begun systematically removing the 55 blue mailboxes in Co-op City for restoration work aimed at making them tamper-resistant and will return the boxes within 2-3 weeks.

Once each set of mailboxes are replaced, another batch will be taken out of service for the improvement work until all of the mailboxes have been upgraded.

This is a nation-wide initiative aimed at improving the USPS service to its customers.

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Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner As civic-minded cooperators, we understand and realize the importance of the civic responsibility of voting. Sometimes, we need to be reminded of the dark and difficult history connected to African Americans and women fighting for and obtaining the right to vote.

As we recently enjoyed the exciting history of Co-op City, our home, let’s be reminded of a few struggles of those who are responsible for our right to vote. History is important!

In 1964, three Mississippi Civil Rights workers were murdered for attempting to register African Americans in Southern States to vote. They were stopped by the police for speeding, released, followed by law enforcement and others, abducted, shot at close range and buried in a dam.

They were: • James Chaney, born in Meriden, Mississippi, and a member of CORE (Congress of Racial Equality). He had assisted in leading a massive voter registration and desegregation campaign in Mississippi called Freedom Summer.

• Andrew Goodman was born and raised in New York City and attended Queens College.

• Michael Schwerner was from Pelham, New York and a Cornell University graduate.

These three young men died brutally for our right to VOTE and the outrage of their death from across the country and world help gain the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Since 1965, in making America great again, the Voting Rights Act has been effectively gutted.

Dr. W.E. Dubois demanded the ballot and full citizenship for “colored” people. Answering the charge that the Negro voter is ignorant, Dubois said, “Negro voters never did anything as bad as slavery.” The Black voters established the public education systems in the South.

Is history repeating itself when we hear “let’s make American great again?” Are we talking about 1909

Why Your Vote Is Sacred where in Southern States laws required the following of Blacks: Proof that they understood the Constitution; if you were an educated Black, you were asked to read a passage in Chinese as a test for voting. A high court ruled in 1857 in the Dred Scott case that no Negro enslaved is a full citizen of the United States and it was not intended for him to be included under the word “citizen” in the Constitution. In 1910, Oklahoma was determined to disfranchise their Negro neighbors with a “grandfather clause.” The clause stated that anyone whose father or grandfather was not a registered voter before 1867 (most Negroes or the children of slaves) will, therefore, be disfranchised. Later, Jim Crow laws were put in place.

Frederick Douglas and William Lloyd Garrison split because Garrison felt the Black race should pay a more passive role like speechmaking and fundraising. Douglas and others believed that only by developing political strength and achieving it can we achieve full citizenship.

Some Martyrs for Freedom to Vote included: Harry T. Moore, Florida NAACP Secretary, who was assassinated with his wife when a bomb was thrown into the bedroom of their home in Miami, Florida on December 24, 1951.

He had been conducting a Voter Registration campaign.

Rev. George W. Lee was killed on a dark street on May 7, 1951 by blasts of a shot gun fired from a passing car. He had been urging NAACP members in Mississippi to Vote.

Lamar Smith was shot dead in the courthouse square in broad daylight in Brookhaven, Mississippi on August 13, 1955. He was active in getting Citizens to Vote in an upcoming election.

Drivers for a Third Party Before the present “Green Party” in 1948, Governor Storm Thurmond and leading Dixiecrats started a “States Right Party.” Paul Robeson endorsed Henry Wallace for President who established the “Wallace Progressive Party” condemning segregation, discrimination, lynching and that Indians, the first Americans, should be given full citizenship rights and the right to administer their own affairs. Also, a negotiated settlement with Russia was advocated.

All Is Not Well For Co-op City Co-op City board members and others suggested in

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. wishes to thank everyone for coming out and supporting our 21st annual Friends & Family Day Celebration. We appreciate you for sharing your time and energy to attend, assist and entertain. It is the involvement of individuals of your caliber and conviction that will positively influence our community and society.

Special thanks to Mr. Jerome Rice, Keynote Speaker; Ms. Ebony Lambright, MC; Deborah C. Nelson; Ellie & Her Marvelous Minors; Unity Baptist Tabernacle Praise Dancers; Vocalist Ron Scott; Xonia Wilson’s Co-op City Belly Dancers; Bartow Swingers and the Dancing Gents, and Keith Witherspoon as the “Obaminator.” Thank you all, again, for making this event a successful occasion.

We are also eternally grateful to the local businesses who generously donated to our organization. Please accept our heartfelt appreciation, and we look forward to hosting all of you next year.

The meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 1, has been postponed, and rescheduled for Tuesday, December 6. The coalition will be hosting its 20th annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 11, at 3.00 p.m.in room 31, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY. All are invited.

Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the president of the coalition. Phone number: (718) 671-4506.

The coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights.

We also sponsor Friends & Family Day and Kwanzaa celebrations free for the community.

Members of the coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the minister/president.

Read the coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.”

—Harman T. Leacock

the past years the idea of a YMCA located in Co-op City.

This idea went nowhere as we lacked political support.

Later, we had a building that measures 10,000 square feet + that board members proposed for a youth & community center. Several days, weeks and hours were spent hiring talented part-time professionals to design a program, inclusive of all age groups. ($50,000 grant approved by board). Director Bernie Cylich and I presented (face-to-face office visit) a “professional comprehensive program plan” to our then top elected State Senator. We asked for assistance in bringing all top elected officials together to advocate with HUD on behalf of Co-op City. No luck! We presented Co-op City’s request to the Bronx borough president, city councilman, state assemblyman and Community Board 10 member (asked for a letter of support). Our last hope was the top elected federal elected politician, our Congressman. Nothing, nada, happened for Co-op City!

Who Got The YMCA? In August 2016, guess where the elected officials decided to locate the BRONX - YMCA? 1250 East 229th Street. Politicians came up with $48 million and 50,000 square feet. Names on the flyer included (Congressman Eliot Engel, Councilman King, and Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., Assemblyman Carl E. Heastie, Mayor Bill de Blasio and other community leaders).

What About Co-op City?

A question is, when will voters in Co-op City send a message via their ballot that we will not be continuously overlooked when it comes to $$$$ for a facility we should have in Co-op City? We have 300+ acres of land that could accommodate a YWCA or YMCA. Like Fannie Lou Hammer, I am sick and tired of being sick and tired of asking the same politicians for $$$ for Co-op City, our home.

Let’s make Co-op City politically great again. Please VOTE! Let’s show we have political strength again!

On this day, November 5, 1968 Shirley Chisolm became the first African-American woman elected to Congress.

I may be reached at: Evelyn M. Turner: eturner@ riverbayboard.com – 917-324-1033.

National Council of Negro Women 45th Anniversary – We have officially celebrated 45 years in the Co-op City community. There are over 200 sections of NCNW in the United States and in Europe and last Saturday, October 29, at the Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throgs Neck Expressway, Bronx, New York we celebrated the anniversary of when Dr. Dorothy Irene Height came to Co-op City in 1971 to charter our section and install our first officers.

Lori Melton, our section president, welcomed all our guests and then we all sang “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” followed by an Invocation from Rev. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor of Co-op City Baptist Church.

Our Mistress of Ceremonies was our own member, the Honorable Kim Adair Wilson. She introduced our first speaker, Pat Battle from NBC-TV, who brought us all “Greetings.” Before our lunch was served, we were graced with a solo by our member Rev. Beverly Spruill. After we finished a delicious lunch, we were graced with a Praise Dance selection, “In His Hands,” led by our member Akeisha Neely with adult and youth members of Circle of Christ Church.

Our guest speaker, Darcel D. Clark, District Attorney of Bronx County, was introduced by Joyce Howard, historian of Co-op City Section. The district attorney spoke of her upbringing in the Bronx and her allegiance to the borough that brought her home to use her talents for the aid and support of members of her home community.

Camille Worrell, First Vice President of our section, performed an original Spoken Word performance that included her daughter and our member, Inez Gardner.

Our president, Lori Melton, was happy to present NCNW Member Service Awards to Roberta Boozé and Olive Glasgow. These two Charter Members have been active with our Co-op City Section since 1971 when we received our Charter. They are both excellent examples of the dedication to Black communities that are embodied in the Legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune, our founder.

There was a second solo by Rev. Beverly Spruill, then the raffling of door prizes (baskets of cheer) and gift cards. Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Pastor of Community Protestant Church, where NCNW Co-op City Section originally held its meetings, closed our celebration with a benediction.

Christmas Collection – We will soon start our Christmas Holiday Drive in which each year we ask the Co-op City community to support our efforts to provide hats, scarfs, gloves and toys to the children at the Phipps Center in our neighborhood. Stay tuned for the times when you can drop off your donations at our office at room 14, Dreiser Center. There are children of all ages at the center and with your help, we try to make Christmas a little brighter for them.

—Joyce Howard

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Tues., Nov. 8

Mon., Nov. 7

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.12 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Adult Coloring Book 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1:00 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling Rm. 13, 1:00 p.m.

Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 12:30-1:30 p.m., Rm. 7 Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

Word Games 9:30-11 a.m.

Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Weight Management Bartow Center – 10 a.m.

Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.-noon Bingo 1-2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Election Day No Activities – Room 28 will be available for lunch after 10:30 am

10-11 a.m., Rm. 45

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

Word Search 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35

Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday - 1:00 p.m.

Pokeno 3:00-4:00 p.m..

Rm.3

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Dominoes 10am Tai Chi 11am, Rm. 45 Matinee Movie

9:30-10:30am

10am, Rm. 45

Cultural Dance

Karaoke by Steven

10:30 – 11:30am, Aud. B Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2pm, Aud. A

1:00pm-2:00pm, Rm. 45

Green Life Trail Fitness Instruction 1:00-2:00pm

Alert & Alive

Date:

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., Oct. 31

Tues, Nov. 1

Wed., Nov. 2

10:30-11:30am

Afternoon Movie

Thurs., Nov. 3

1:00 w/popcorn

Word Games

Thurs., Nov. 10

Wed., Nov. 9

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Line Dancing 11am-12pm Bingo 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Walk Group 9:30 a.m.,

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Rm. 40

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Tai Chi 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab

Smartphone Class

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m.,

Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m.,

African Brazilian Dance Art Class 1-3 p.m.

Rm. 45

Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Grandparent Connection

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m.-

1st Thursday, Rm. 35, 10:30

Blood Pressure 10 -11:30

11:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise

Line Dancing 10-11 a.m.,

Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-

11 a.m., Rm. 45

Aud. A

Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Piano Sing Along

1 p.m.

a.m., 1st & 3rd Thurs., Rm. 8

Bingo 1- 2:00 p.m.

Word search 11 a.m.-12 Card Games 2-4 p.m.

p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Karaoke by Steven

Fri., Nov. 4

Apple juice Turkey w/BBQ sauce Green beans Roasted potatoes Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit Alt: Tuna salad Orange juice Chicken Francaise Barley California blend vegetables Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit Alt: Egg salad Orange pineapple juice Beef & vegetable stew Yellow rice, Zucchini w/onions & pepper, Whole wheat bread Canned pears Alt: Grilled Caribbean chicken breast Orange juice Baked fillet of Sole fish Moroccan fish sauce Cous cous, Vegetable mix Whole wheat bread, Apple sauce, Alt: Fresh fruit Boxed Lunch in Bartow main office: Apple juice, Spanish style roast chicken, Brown rice w/beans, Broccoli soufflé, Fresh fruit, Challah bread Alt: Gefilte fish

Beef & broccoli White rice Cauliflower w/carrots & parsley

Turkey burger w/cheese Plain hamburger bun Roasted sweet potato fries Tossed salad w/dressing

Oven fried fish Italian blend vegetables Roasted potatoes

Arroz con pollo (Chicken & rice) Steamed kale

Boxed lunch in Bartow main office: Vegetable lasagna Baby spinach salad

Upcoming Events/Trips

Rm. 4 1:00, Rm. 2

Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Intermediate – 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Bartow Main office

1:00 p.m., Rm. 45

Fri., Nov. 11

Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m.

Non-Kosher

Kosher

11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Purple Life Trail Fitness Instruction 1-2 p.m.

Riverbay will be closed in Observance of Veterans’ Day.

Riverbay will be closed in Observance of Veterans’ Day.

Riverbay will be closed in Observance of Veterans’ Day.

Boxed lunch will be served in the Bartow office

Boxed lunch will be served @ the Bartow office

Boxed lunch will be served @ the Bartow office

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066

Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161 New Payment Schedule - Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made

Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging,

The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: No refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – No exceptions! Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers. You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper: JASA will not accept checks under $5.

(FREE) LiveOn NY – SCRIE Application Assistance SNAP (Food Stamps) – Friday, Nov. 11th & 25th, Dec. 9th & 23rd, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. First come, first served!

JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. NY Common Pantry is partnering w/JASA NORC to do a six-month-long Live Healthy! Workshop. The workshop will focus on learning the difference between healthy & unhealthy choices.

How to read nutrition labels and small steps you can take to create a lasting healthy lifestyle, 135 Einstein Loop, room 49, Mondays, Nov. 14th, Dec. 12th; 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7, Nov. 28th, Dec. 19th, tentative. Call 718-320-2066 to sign up.

Please sign up for one location only.

ShopRite – Tues., Nov. 8th, $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Stew Leonard’s – Mon., Nov. 14th, $5. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Tanger Outlet – Wed., Nov. 16th, $18.

Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Einstein - 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m. Wait list.

Thanksgiving Party – Fri., Nov. 18th, $5 in advance & $7 at the door, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Menu: Fresh carved turkey, bread stuffing w/gravy, sweet potato pudding, green beans, cranberry sauce – challah roll, apple strudel & juice. Pick-ups: Bartow & Einstein, 10:45 a.m. Live music by M-Rella.

Cirque Du Soleil Paramour, Sat., Nov. 19th, $60, lunch included, Lyric Theater, NYC, Orchestra seats. Coach bus. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 12:15 p.m., Bartow, 12:30 p.m. and Einstein, 12:45 p.m.

CASH ONLY – NO CHECKS. Payments due Nov. 9. Added 2 JASA buses for this trip. Currently, we have 13 people on the waiting list. We have 20 seats

remaining. Price: $60.

Trader Joe’s/Lord & Taylor’s – Mon., Nov. 21st, $5. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Vernon Hills Shopping Center, 727/750 White Plains Road, Scarsdale, NY. Across the street from each other.

Wal-Mart – Tues., Nov. 22nd, $15.

Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Einstein - 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m.

Empire Casino – Wed., Nov. 23rd, $5.

Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m.

JASA Closed Thanksgiving Day, Thurs., Nov. 24th – All senior centers will be closed Fri., Nov. 25th Foxwoods Casino – Tues., Dec. 13th, $60. Package includes Deluxe Coach Bus. Enjoy 6 hour casino stay. See the Legends in Concert tribute artist performing as Kings of Rock & Roll and Pop, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson. Returning is Whitney Houston & Prince & for the first time at Foxwoods will be Taylor Swift Rockin’ band & Dazzling Dancers. Show starts at 2 p.m. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, $10 slot play bonus, discount shopping at Tanger Outlets in Foxwoods. All taxes & meal gratuities. Pickups: Dreiser – 8:15 a.m., Bartow – 8:30 a.m. & Einstein – 8:45 a.m. Bus departs casino at 5:30 p.m. No refunds. Deadline for payment is Dec. 2nd.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular – Wed., Dec. 14th, $60. Show starts at 11 a.m. Bartow – 9 a.m., Einstein – 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser – 9:30 a.m. 32 seats available.

Seats are on the 2nd Mezzanine. No refunds. Deadline for payment is Dec. 9th.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular – Fri., Dec. 16th, $60. Show starts at 11 a.m.

Bartow – 9 a.m., Einstein – 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser – 9:30 a.m. 32 seats availableSeats are on the 2nd Mezzanine. No refunds. Deadline for payment is December 9th.

Alvin Ailey – Wed., Dec. 21st, $45. All Ailey - Night Creature, Love songs, Revelations (new) Masekela Langage. Show starts at 2 p.m. 32 seats available. Pickups: Bartow – 11 a.m., Einstein – 11:15 p.m. & Dreiser – 11:45 p.m. No refunds.

Deadline for payment is December 9th.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 14th, 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” Looking forward to seeing you, you and even you, with a friend, neighbor or retuning member.

FYI-2: We’re having a party!! A Holiday Party is scheduled for Monday, December 12th, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A,” $45/person. Payments may be made in AARP room “O” in Dreiser Center on Thursdays or Fridays. Checks should be made payable to AARP – 4997. Contact Jean, (718) 379-3742, or the office, (718) 379-1946.

Heartfelt condolence to Esther McKay on the loss of her mother, Esther Jenkins.

Please contact our Good & Welfare Coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493, about any of our members we have not heard from or seen in a few months. We want them to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers. Also, if you have a family member who has passed, please contact Frances.

2016 Tour Activities November 15 (Tuesday): Ace in the Hole @ the Royal Manor: A Tribute to the Temptations w/a family-style luncheon and shopping. Cost: $96. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

Friday, December 30 – January 1, 2017 – New Year’s Weekend Celebration at the Desmond Hotel; dinner/show the evening we arrive; breakfast buffet; Valley Forge Tour or casino excursion or shopping at the King of Prussia Mall; New Year’s Eve Party and New Year’s Day Brunch and show before leaving for home. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

2017 Tour Activities March 17 – 24, 2017: 7-night Cruise to Cuba.

SOLD OUT (Wait list available). Fly to Montego Bay, Jamaica; board Celestyal Cruise Ship to Santiago de Cuba; Havana, Mariola Gorde, Cienfuigo. Roundtrip airfare, tours, food, drinks, taxes and port fees all included. Contact Judith, 718- 379-3370.

—Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Goose Island Seniors Don’t forget to turn your clocks 1 hour back, Sunday morning 2 a.m. Spring forward, Fall back.

A Garage Sale — Friday, November 18th, from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. We will appreciate any donations of clothing, jewelry, handbags, videotapes, CD’s, any knickknacks, etc., in good condition, for us to sell. See Ann, Mary or Stephen.

Foxwoods Casino, CT. — Tuesday, November 29th.

Price is $33. Rebate is $10 for slots, $10 for food. They have a wonderful buffet. Pick-up: 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (by library) and Dreiser Loop (in front of the hardware store). The bus is USA Coach. Bring your Foxwoods ID card with you. You will be welcomed on the bus by Ann and Stephen. Snacks will be served and bingo will be played.

On the way home, a movie will be shown. Enjoy a day with us.

Bingo — Wednesday, November 9th at 1:30 p.m., with Stephen, in our club room 39. Members only.

Admission is $1.25 for 3 cards and .25¢ each game. 12 games will be played. Win up to $7 each game and the

Full Card is $15 or more. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Come early to get your lucky seat.

Trips for 2017 “Mama Mia” — Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford, NY. Come and have a wonderful time. Price is $79 includes a show, luncheon, and transportation. A small deposit will hold your seat at theatre. You can pay a little at a time so by June you’ll be all paid up. See Ann, Mary or Stephen.

“Come Blow Your Horn” — Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, NJ. It’s a very funny play by Neil Simon. Price is $79 for luncheon, show, and transportation. A deposit will hold your reservation. See Ann, Mary, or Stephen.

Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all members who celebrate their day in the month of November: Alberta Hundley, Olivine Durant, Florence Middleton, Dorothy Lichtman, Marilyn DeLeonardis, Hillary Weber, Hilda Seidl and Ida Edwards.

Our Lounge — Come sit and relax, read a book from our large library, play cards every Tuesday and Thursday

Happy birthday and happy anniversary for everyone celebrating in the month of November.

Thursday, Nov. 10 – Sands Casino, $35 per person, and receive the casino bonus of $20 slot play and $5 voucher for food. Pick-up is at 9:30 a.m. at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

Please bring your casino card with a valid photo I.D. “Born Yesterday” at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, April 26, 2017. Cost per person is $79, which can be paid off by April 1st, 2017. A small deposit of $5 or more will hold your reservation. You will be issued receipts for your deposits. “Born Yesterday” was a huge comedy hit on film which featured Judy Holiday. You will enjoy this show as well as those who saw the movie.

For all of the above luncheon shows and all of the agendas listed above, please call Lydia at 718-6713005 or Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874 for dues and donations.

As always, remember to give a call to the homebounds and those in nursing homes. Your calls will cheer them up and they will know they are always in your thoughts and prayers.

—Lydia Ruas

from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Members only. Join our club for just $15 per year.

Note: For information, call Goose Island Seniors at 718-379-9613 or visit us Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m., at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. You can also call Mary at 718-379-4899 and she will return your call.

Leave a message and your phone number. Stephen will be in room 39, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. You may call Stephen at 347-847-1941.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

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Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name.

We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house!

I read where Will Durant said, "The mind is formed by what it takes in."

Research shows that what we see can stay in our minds for a long time and influence our behavior. It has a "clingy effect," sticking to us like that stubborn fat we find so hard to lose.

Let's look at scripture for encouragement. Phillipians 4:4-9 says: 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things.

9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

Invitations Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

If you’re into gospel rap/holy hip-hop, go to www.reverbnation.com/ vernonlittle and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we!

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

Shareholders, not tenants! Join your building association today!

Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, NY 10475.

Sundays: Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday: Prayer and fasting service every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Effective Fervent Prayers change things. Come and experience the power of Biblical prayer. God’s power is released through His Word. Come and study the word of God; it can change your life.

Friday: Youth service will start at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: The Miracle In The Middle Of The Storm: Jesus walks on the things that cause us to fear.

And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, it is a spirit; and they cried out for fear: But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer, it is I, be not afraid.

And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried saying, Lord save me.

And immediately, Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him

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O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

Then they that were in the ship came and worship him saying, of a truth thou art the Son of God. Matt 14:26-33 Life is much like the ocean in that it is seldom calm, as quickly as the winds of one storm subside, the horizon dances with the clouds of another one approaching.

Just as Jesus was the key to the disciples, security on the sea that faithful night, He is our miracle in the storm of our lives.

The storm that arose frightened the disciples, and when they saw Jesus walking on the water, they thought they were seeing a ghost.

They cried out in fear, and Jesus revealed Himself to them We should always keep our eyes on Jesus and not on the storms of life There are many storms of life that can make us become afraid. We have seen tornadoes, hurricane, earthquakes, fire burning buildings out of control, snow storms where many people have lost their lives. However, we must learn to trust in God believing in Him that He is able to take us through all the storms of life. When Peter saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid and began to sink, therefore, our duty is to keep our eyes on Jesus. He is able to speak to the wind and said Peace, be still. St. Mark 4:39 For further information, call 718-3240334.

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Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York (VTC) had a busy and productive weekend. On Saturday, October 30th, we competed in the NYRR Youth Jamboree Presented by Tata Consultancy Services at the New Balance Track & Field Center at the Armory. This is one-of-a-kind track and field experience for all children, in which athletes from pre-K to high school were welcome to compete in this fun, free track and field event. Many may continue on the path to fitness, but even more will be taking their first racing steps!

Velocity Track Club New York On the track, we’ll have races from 55 to 200 meters, relays, and a special 55meter dash for pre-K kids. Students can also try two of the most exciting field events: the long jump and the shot put.

This year will also feature a shuttle relay race for NYRR Striders, a group of motivated adults who aim to improve their attitudes toward exercise and make running and walking more accessible. I’m pleased to note that 85% of our athletes finished in the top three in their heat.

Great job!!!

On Sunday, October 30th, we competed in the Novas XC (Cross Country) Relay and Mile Challenge (Youth) Meet at Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY. Relays get adults and children extra excited. A team consists of three athletes running a mile each. Trophies were given to the top three teams in each division/gender. Plus, they had 1 mile individual races for ages 7 & up and an 800 meter race for children age 5 & 6. Medals were given to the top 10 athletes in the individual 1 mile races.

We are pleased to note that we brought home six trophies and eight medals. The following VTC athletes earned trophies in the relay race: Messiah Jean, Jalen MartinParcell, Darius Gordon, Julian Caldwell, Jordan Ingram and Ethan Mohan. The fol- Velocity Track Club athletes sporting medals and trophies lowing athletes earned from the Nova’s Relay Challenge. medals in the individSunday, November 6, in Central Park, ual 1 mile race: Julian Caldwell, Pierce Parker, Dillon Hampton, Jessica Rivera, Manhattan. Come out and see your future Olympians.

Darius Gordon, Allyson Wright, Jalen Martin-Parcell and Dravid Brown. Great Velocity Track Club New York is a job to all who competed!!!

501(c)3 not-for-profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go to help our Our next meet will be the 2nd TCS children. For additional information, New York City Marathon Youth Invitayou can go to our website, Velocitytional. The distance of the NYRR Youth track.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Invitational total course is 1.8 miles. They Dinkins, at 914-441-6196 or via email at are expecting 2,000 youth finishers this year! The event will be held tomorrow, watclt@aol.com.

Mustangs’ Senior Day Victory Over Bayside

BY BRIAN WILLIAMS

What a great day it was for the Mustangs Seniors!A great crowd – the parents of seniors attended the game to cheer the Mustangs to victory. It was a Rose ceremony at the start of the game. The fans, friends and parents wanted to say “thank you” to our seniors and continue to be the best that you can be...in the classroom, in life, and always a Mustang for life.

First Quarter Bayside started with the ball running and passing game attack. It was fourth and one yard and the Mustangs defense held their ground with a stop and the Mustangs took over. The offense quickly let Bayside know this was going to be a dog fight. QB Justin Harris handed the ball to Ramon Jefferson and it was off to the races – 49 yard dash to end zone, and German Camilo scored a 2 point conversion (8-0).

Bayside’s next possession – Bayside started another drive, but again, the Mustangs defense shut them down 4 and punt.

After starting on the 10 yard line, the Mustangs gained 15 yards on a penalty and the ground and pound with air

touch down and #5 Train Trevor Carson 2 points (16-0).

Half Time (Truman, 16-Bayside, 0) Start of Third Quarter – Wide out Sadqee Nathaniel set the tone with a 37 yard catch and score. Sadqee got behind the secondary and nothing was stopping him getting into Mustangs Senior Day …Top (L-R): Byrce Miller, Mayon Purser, Trevor Carson, Dmarco McLean, Imotep Cromer and Thierno end zone. Trevor CarSaw. Middle (L-R): Ramon Jefferson, Mykal Rasheed, Hector son’s 2 point converBerrios, Kaba Ibrahima, Chequeray Hill and Mark Merphy. sion (Truman, 24Bottom, from left, Noel Acosta, Elijah Jones, Justin Harris, Bayside, 0).

Sadqee Nathaniel and Tyriek Hendrickson.

Photo by Sandra Gerauxo Fourth Quarter Bayside put togeattacks began and then stalled; the ther a drive that took them down to the Mustangs had to punt going into second RED ZONE of Truman; it was 4th down quarter. and 2 yards, and Bayside decided to go for it. Home field advantage, the play Second Quarter didn’t work due to field conditions from Bayside started deep in the Truman rain prior. The Bayside QB slipped and territory then it was three and punt. The defense swarmed Bayside causing punt. he was down. Truman took over on downs. Justin threw a 15 yard pass comImpote Cromer returned a 52 punt for

plete to Sadqee, moving the ball down field with running plays included, with 6:33 left in the fourth. The offense razzle dazzle allowed Impote Cromer to dash down the sideline for his second touchdown (30-0).

Later in the fourth, Bayside scored twice; too little, too late. Final: Truman, 30 – Bayside, 16.

"This game tuned us up to be physical next game,” said Assistant RB Coach Brian Williams. “Less mistakes was the goal and to finish the play from beginning to the whistle. Keep the yellow flags off the ground."

The Truman Mustangs’ are at 8 wins, 0 lost and going into the Lehman game with a strong work ethic this week. It’s for KING OF THE NORTH TROPHY which Truman won last year.

It’s Doubleheader Saturday Junior Varsity Game, Lehman vs.

Truman, 3 p.m. at Evander Childs, 800 Gunhill Road.

Varsity Game – KING OF THE NORTH – Lehman vs. Truman, 7 p.m., also at Evander Childs.

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Black Forum Next Defensive Driving Class The Black Forum defensive driving course will be on Sat., November 12, 8:50 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 1. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license.

Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class, but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Please also bring your current driver’s license and a pen. Call (718) 320-8035.

Sugar House Casino On Saturday, November 19, we are going to Sugar House Casino in Philadelphia, PA. Cost: $45 per person; casino rebate: $20. No refunds.

Cash preferred. Payment can be made in room 20, Dreiser Center. Otherwise, you may pay by check. Please make check payable to the “Black Forum of Co-op City.” Seats will be assigned when the full amount is paid. For more information, please call 917209-5334 or 718-320-0033.

Monthly meetings We will be holding monthly meetings. Come and express your opinions and concerns on issues pertinent to the community. Stay tuned for the dates.

Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Body by Andrea’s aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, and Zumba on Thursday. Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for

each class.

Volunteers needed We need male and female volunteers, 2 hours a day, preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. -12:45 p.m., flexibly. Especially need men who live in close proximity.

Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., rm. 20 in Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags.

Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non- or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person.

Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@ gmail.com or tonyshome10475@ gmail .com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join.

Call or visit us, room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

American Legion Post 1871 Veterans and Voting: Why it Matters This year’s election will go down in the history of democracy in this country as one of the most sensitive elections based on the two political juggernauts that are left standing in the race by both major parties. In a time like this, being indecisive is a choice that could sway the outcome of the election one way or the other, but such decision might be regrettable as well.

A lot had been said about why one candidate or the other is not fit to be president. However, with democracy comes the issue of franchise right of everyone to go to the polls and cast their votes. To this, I want to use this medium to appeal to our veterans to go out in their numbers and cast their vote. As your commander, I will make myself available to drive any veteran who needs help to the poll. My day will start from 5 a.m. and end until the poll is closed. So, do not hesitate to call my number if you need help (347-327-6288).

It was surprising that only during the debates for the vice presidential candidates were any questions asked, though not directly, concerning veterans when foreign affairs issues were discussed. What about the numerous challenges facing our veterans at home? Nothing was said about that throughout the debates. All we heard the two candidates or even the organizers talk about were troops to be deployed to certain wars or not.

I am appealing to our veterans’ families to use this election to make a point. Let’s get out and vote massively for the candidate that best appeals to our course.

Let us go out there on November 8th and make a point.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O'toba, MSA

African-American Association Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2.

For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-3019438, Children’s Programs – For information about Youth volunteers join association president Kevin Lambright the early morning school (center, front row) in packing donations for Haiti relief. drop-off program and the We would like to take this opportuafter school programs, call 718-379nity to thank Pastor Debra Jenkins and 5555. her church, Faith at Work; Francine Reva Evening Line Dance Classes – Jones, Michelle Sajous and the Riverbay Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music staff, all of the many volunteers who on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Cengave of their time and energy and all ter, room #2. Call Cynthia, 917-903who donated from their heart to make 7073. this Haitian relief drive here in Co-op Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most City a success.

Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm.

15; most Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser There has been a change of date for Center, room #2. Call Keith, 917-561our next meeting due to the fact that our scheduled meeting falls on Election Day. 6211.

We will meet this month on the third Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesday of the month. Therefore, our Classes on Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Center, rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and November 15th. strengthen your muscles with exercises Our next meeting will highlight that reduce stress through breathing another special guest with mounds of techniques. For more information, call information. It will be Tuesday, Novem718-671-8364. ber 15, at 7 p.m.

General Membership Meeting – The We are missing a key element. One next meeting will be Tuesday, November that is crucial to the propulsion of our 15, at 7 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, room #15. If you are unable to attend success and that is you. Be sure to join us the meeting, please read our weekly colat our next African-American Associaumn for updates. Also, if you wish to join tion meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #15. or update your membership, please send a Become a member and be part of our check or money order (DO NOT MAIL progressively growing community.

CASH) of $15 for a single membership or The association sponsors the follow$25 for families to: African-American ing ongoing programs and encourages Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, your participation.

Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

Acting Classes – Children’s and Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanasAdult classes are available. Contact: soc/ email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com.

Meca Talent. For more information, call —Kevin Lambright us at: 646-373-4122.

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop Please Note: The RDL Annual HOLIDAY Luncheon will be held on Thursday, December 15th at the beautiful MARINA DEL REY, with recognition of our nine decades plus (90 year old+) members worthy of celebration. The celebration will feature Carol/DAD Productions. Donation: $75. Tickets are available – see/call Beverly Waller or Daisy Y-Anderson, 718379-0377.

Travel Events: (price includes transportation/ Coach Bus, Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block) • Jan. 11&12, 2017 (Wed. & Thurs.) to FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, CT. Price: double/$130 (deposit: $65) & single/$175 (deposit: $90). Full payment/balance ($65 & $85) due no later than Monday, December 5. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

• Tues, March 14, 2017 to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, NJ. Enjoy luncheon cuisine, full service cocktail bar, onsite lobby bake shop and gift boutique.

Building 33 Association The building association would like the cooperators of the building to follow up with Riverbay Corporation about having a contact person on file in the case of an emergency. We had a situation where this apartment had notices on the door for days, and no one had seen the person for days. Public Safety broke down the door; this could have been avoided had there been a contact person to ask about the person or who had a key to the apt. Call the office and make sure you have someone on file.

The other situation we have in this building is the dogs urinating in the hallways, the elevators, and the lobby leading out the back door.

There have been several accidents, and the owner did not bother to clean it up. This is not fair to the maintenance men and the cooperators of the building.

Please clean up after your service animal.

I want to address the issue of the building dues.

We do not want a special collection for the porters, so if you pay your dues before the end of November and we collect from 200 apartments, we will be ok. I had a special for the month of October which a few took advantage of. Unfortunately, not enough of you came forward. We collected from 169 apartments which is better than previous years. I think we can do better, so please pay your dues.

The association gave out Halloween candy on Monday in the lobby. Candy wrappers were all on the floor of the elevators. Parents, please teach your children the importance of keeping their building clean.

This is your home, keep it clean.

Get well wishes to the sick & shut-in.

—Patricia Bonaparte

Price: $75 (deposit: $35/full payment/balance, $40 due Mon., Feb. 6, 2017). Contacts: Serita G., 347-5645722/Barbara W., 718- 320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (price includes transportation): • Thurs., Nov. 17th, showtime: 3 p.m. “RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SHOW.” Price: $70. Contact: Lois S, 917-692-7139.

• Sat., Dec. 10th. Showtime: 2:00 p.m. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Performances are: “OPEN DOOR,” “THE WINTER IN LISBON” (new), and “REVELATIONS.” Price $52.50. Contact: Eleanor B., 718-324-7847.

Members and friends, we do require your deposit along with your name and telephone number when signing up for trips and/or shows. First fully paid, confirmed seating. Committee members in Dreiser clubroom #19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m.

Good and Welfare: “To members and friends, as

you rest and heal, know that you are thought of warmly and wished a quick recovery.” Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements."

Consider joining us at the SPA next time – date to be determined. Call 718-379-4784 – leave your name and phone number to be placed on wait list.

ATTENTION! The RETIREES need ASAP experienced part-time freelance drivers with a CDL license with at least 3 years’ experience and a clean driving record. This volunteer position requires transporting members and friends safely to and from special events within the Bronx, as well as to outer boroughs.

Stipend can be expected for each trip. Please call the RETIREES office, 718-379-0377, and leave your name and telephone number.

“Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.” –Author Unknown —Claudette Davis

Drammeh Center Create a Short Video of Your Family History for doll making for girls. The program will take place durthe holidays: The Drammeh Center will hold a ing the week that schools will be out on break, April genealogy workshop at the Drammeh Center on 6th, April 8th thru 16th 2017. If you would like to volNovember 19. Bring your old and new photographs unteer or intern for our opening and closing receptions, and artifacts and narrate your video. or donate to this very important program we would Don’t have images or recordings of family memlove your support! bers? Not a problem. YOU DO THE TALKING! For applications, email DrammehCenter@ Don’t have a camera and computer? Not a problem. gmail.com; LIKE US on our Facebook page, facebook.com/DrammehInstitute. You may also send your We’ve got you covered! Don’t understand genealogy research and want to include basic information? No tax-deductible contributions by check/money order problem. We can help! Don’t have information on payable to: The Drammeh Institute, Inc. Send to: The Drammeh Institute, P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, your past? Then talk about what you DO know today!

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This workshop is $40 and Includes: —Elise Edwards • Crash course in genealogy – locate your ancestors • Find news articles, obituaries, church documents, cemetery records • Shooting, narrating and editing your story This workshop will be held at 1-5 p.m. at the Drammeh Center, 140 SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C DeKruif Place (Bldg. 6), ground floor. To register 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST or have a workshop specifically designed for you, email: DrammehCenter@ gmail.com. Registration fee must be received no DIRECTOR later than November 15.

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172.

Church Schedule Sunday School – 9:00 a.m. (begins Sunday, September 18th. Registration on September 11th.)

Worship Service – 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service – Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services – Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study – Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School at Community Protestant Church begins at 9:00 a.m. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Children attending Sunday School are served breakfast at 9: 00 a.m. before classes begin at 9:30 a.m. We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you.

Other Scheduled Events Please Join Us In Celebrating Our Pastor Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens’ 40th PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY Beginning Celebration – Tomorrow, Sunday, November 6th 11:00 a.m. – Guest Preacher: Rev. Willie Hairston,

Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Nyack, NY 3:30 p.m. – Guest Preacher: Rev. Hugh Farrish, Pastor, Bowen Memorial Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, NY. Ending Celebration Service – Sunday, November 13th 11:00 a.m. – Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Thomas Johnson, Pastor, Canaan Baptist Church, NYC 3:30 p.m. – Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Carl Bruce, Pastor, Mt. Carmel Church, Yonkers, NY. Save The Date: September 12–15, 2017 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA. (More information to come.)

The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing.

—Evan G. Mitchell

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service.

Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the first Sunday of each month.

Membership is open to all women of the church.

The men hold their meeting after service on the second Sunday of each month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 6, when we will celebrate the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost.

All Saints/All Souls’ Day will also be celebrated during this service. Please join us in honoring the memory of all the Saints of our Church and community.

Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant.

Men: Be prepared to stay for a short meeting after service in order to discuss plans for Men’s Day which takes place the following Sunday, November 13.

Fundraising Event: Our next fundraiser will be on Saturday, November 26.

This is a trip to the Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City.

Circle of Christ Church The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center).

La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una cálida invitación a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros. Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio (localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser).

We are a multicultural church that embraces God’s love for all. Family unity is very important to us. We have a wonderful children ministry focus on learning God’s word and how to grow spiritually keeping them focus in Christ for a better future in life. Our youth ministry is very active and dynamic. The youth are involved in music, celebrations, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama, counseling among many other activities.

Somos una Iglesia multicultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos. La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros. Nuestro ministerio para los niños es excelente enfocado en aprender la palabra de Dios y como crecer espiritualmente. Manteniendo los niños enfocados en Cristo les ofrece una mejor oportunidad para el futuro. El ministerio de los jóvenes es dinámico. Los jóvenes participan en retiros, música, celebraciones, retiros, vigilias, conciertos, debates, dramas, consejería, y muchas mas actividades.

Thought for the week: You will know that God’s power is very great for us who believe. Ephesians 1:19 Reflexion para la semana: Y cual aquella supereminente grandeza de su poder hacia nosotros los que creemos, por la operación de la potencia de su fortaleza. Efesios 1:19 English services Wednesday – 7 to 9 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday – 11:00 a.m., Worship and the Word Children Church 5 years old to 12 years old Little lamb nursery.

Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m., Prayer and the Word

Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo – 9 a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y Predicación Jueves – 12:00 p.m., Oración y Estudio Bíblico All are welcome.

Todos son bienvenidos.

—Rev. Sam Colon

Faith @ Work Christian Church 120 DeKruif Place (street level). Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (347) 346-5790; email: fatwcc@aol.com.

Weekly Worship Experiences: Tuesday Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children's Church, 3rd Sundays (K3); Older Children's Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th).

Church Motto: "We are Christ-centered, familyfocused with power and authority."

Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us, where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible.

Bible Study is underway and we're excited! Join us for a Mid-Day Study, noon to 1 p.m., as well as our regular 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study. Please join us as we journey through the book of Revelation.

November 17, Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner: Please join us for our annual Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner held in Dreiser, room 9, at 7 p.m. In addition, we are again giving out 50 turkeys and fixins to the first 50 to receive tickets. Pastor Jenkins will deliver a short Thanksgiving message and extend prayer to all who desire.

Remember, it's never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord.

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

Deluxe motor coach leaves Dreiser Loop (in front of rehab center) at 9:00 a.m. Cost: $40 p.p. with bonus slot play of $15. Seats are still available. Contact June Grimes at 347-457-8249.

Outreach Program: We continue to collect nonperishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org . “ Keep me as the apple of your eye; *hide me under the shadow of your wings.” –Psalm 17:8 —M. Chambers

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association Our Building 12 Halloween Party was a treat and our kids looked too cute in their costumes. Thanks to the parents who stayed and helped us.

At our general membership meeting held on Monday, October 24th, guest speaker Chief Frank Apollo discussed with us many issues. One of the main issues was dogs. He clearly stated that he, along with Riverbay, must follow the guidelines set out by HUD. Having said that, we discussed with him quality of life issues, such as owners not picking up after their dogs.

Riverbay and his office are working with our legal department on that. We also discussed the importance of parents having a Child ID Kit and the RUOK Program. Chief Apollo did leave us handouts and we requested more handouts for our meetings.

Just in case you cannot get out and about, check to make sure that you have batteries, flashlights, fully charged cell phone, water and other supplies.

This is the holiday season. Please be aware of your surroundings and by all means do not buzz anyone into the lobby or open your door unless you know who it is.

Also, although you have a car key to lock your car doors, physically check to ensure that the doors are locked.

Questions as to whether or not you may be eligible for the NYS BASIC STAR OR ENHANCED STAR PROGRAM which is based upon your age and income, call 518-457-2036, Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. To avoid the rush, we suggest that you call before the end of this year.

Our next general membership meeting is Monday, November 14th, 7:00 p.m., Activity Room. At that time, we will be handing out to our floor captains the 2016 Building 12 dues envelopes.

Best wishes to all who are celebrating a special event this month. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss or is sick and shut-in.

If you see something, say something. To contact CCPD (Public Safety), call 718-671-3050.

We can be reached at MLSAH@aol.com or 718379-7841.

—Sonja Maxwell

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, room 50. Our telephone number is 718320-3774.

Tomorrow, Sunday, October 30 at the 11:00 a.m. service, the Senior Choir will celebrate their anniversary. We invite all to attend.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, November 9 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m.

On Sunday, November 13, the Inspirational Choir

will celebrate their anniversary at our 11 a.m. service.

All are invited to attend this celebratory service.

The church will celebrate its 45th Anniversary on Sunday, November 20 all day. The guest speaker will be Rev. William Johnson, Associate Minister, Greater Harvest Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD, for our 8 and 11 a.m. services. All are invited to attend this celebratory service.

On Saturday, December 10, the Co-op City Baptist Church, in conjunction with Gallman Dance Theatre, will be presenting, “THE NUTCRACKER: A Soulful Christmas 2016.” The performance will be held at Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B at 3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY. All tickets are $20. For information or tickets, call the church at 718-320 3774 or email: ccbc135@optimum.net.

On Sunday, December 11, the Missionaries will celebrate their 44th Anniversary at our 11 a.m. service.

Their theme will be “…whosoever is kind to the needy honors God.” Proverbs 14:31. The guest speaker will be Rev. Jacqueline Crawford, Associate Minister, and First Lady of Dayspring Baptist Church, Harlem, NY. We invite all to join us.

Save the Date!!! On March 12 to 20, 2018, the church will be going to the Holy Land Pilgrimage (Israel). Join us and worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee, be baptized in the Jordan River; share in communion in the Garden Tomb – all where Jesus walked!! For additional information, call the church at 718-320-3774.

The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

—Hattie L. Lucas

Newsong Church Have you noticed that we live in a world surrounded by injustice? As I watch the news, I find myself saying things like “that’s not right,” or “that is unacceptable.” I believe that it’s our job as the church to lead the way when it comes to human rights. I believe that we, as the body of Christ, should be out in front making sure that people in our city and all around the world have essential things like fresh drinking water, food, and clothing. These are human rights. But this Sunday we’re going to go beyond the basic “human rights” and we’re going to look at what we at Newsong Church believe is “The Human Right.”

We believe that the greatest injustice in our world is that a person made in the likeness and image of God, would be able to live and die without ever hearing the story of Jesus Christ! Think about Jesus’ own words: “For this is how God loved the world: He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NLT).

If you’re a follower of Jesus Christ like I am, then at some point you were told of God’s love for you and you CHOSE to accept His gift of salvation through His Son Jesus. You may not be a follower of Jesus and

you’ve made the choice NOT to follow Him, and although that makes God sad, He respects your choice! However, imagine living in a world where you’re denied even making the choice? Imagine living in this world without any basic human rights, and then being denied the only human right that matters in eternity? We invite you to join us this Sunday as we learn how we as followers of Jesus can help make a difference when we support “The Human Right.”

Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life. We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus step-by-step. That’s why you will find our Sunday Worship Experience to be so warm and friendly, we genuinely care about you!

At Newsong Church, we believe that the Bible is the greatest book ever written, containing the greatest story ever told, and that each of us are part of His-story! In fact, we have a saying at our church: “If you’re not dead, God’s not done with you!” We don’t just believe this for the adults but for our children as well!

At Newsong Church, we’re so passionate about our children learning about Jesus, that we created a

church just for them called “Kidsong!” At Kidsong, our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, ageappropriate learning environment! We also have a fully staffed nursery!

We hope that you will join us this Sunday, as we continue our teaching series “The Human Right.” Our Worship Experience is located at 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B. Our service starts at 11 a.m. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions, you can contact us: Church office: 140 Alcott Place, Bldg.19. Office hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone: 718708-8385.

For more information, check out our website: www. newsongchurchnyc.org Email: info@newsongchurchnyc.org You can also interact with us on social media!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx Twitter: @newsongchurchBX Instagram: @newsongchurchBX. Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference! God bless you!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

Open Door Ministries The “Fatal Sequence” Quoted in a 1943 speech “Industrial Management in a Republic” by H.W. Prentis, president of the Armstrong Cork Company and former president of the National Association of Manufacturers.

Each of the great civilizations of the world passed through a series of stages from their birth to their decline to their death. Historians have listed the following ten stages: The first stage moves from bondage to spiritual faith; The second from spiritual faith to great courage; The third stage moves from great courage to liberty;

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The fourth stage moves from liberty to abundance; The fifth stage moves from abundance to selfishness; The sixth stage moves from selfishness to complacency; The seventh stage moves from complacency to apathy; The eighth stage moves from apathy to moral decay; The ninth stage moves from moral decay to dependence; And the tenth and last stage moves from dependence to bondage.

What if you applied this to your spiritual life?

Our Therapeutic Mentoring/Counseling Program meets every Monday at 6:30 in Dreiser Loop, room 9. Our regular Sunday services are held at 11 a.m. in the Bartow Community Center, room 28. Bible studies will also be held on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in Dreiser Loop, room 9. You can contact Pastor Luis through opendoorministries.net or text him at 917-334-4407.

—Luis Ramos

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue As individuals and as a society, we are constantly wrestling with the force for love and construction and the force for death and destruction.

In our own lives, we often experience internal struggles. So many times in our families and our friendships, we meet situations that cause mixed feelings.

We don’t know whether to hate or love, to be angry or forgiving, to strike out or to hold back. Perhaps the only helpful thing is to bring this struggle to our attention so that instead of acting instantly and instinctively, we pause to be thoughtful and considerate. For the way we act will decide whether we will hurt or we will help, A judge once told a salesman, “I’m revoking your license for two years.

You are a menace to pedestrians.� “But your Honor,� he replied, “my living depends on my driving.� “So does theirs,� answered the judge.

So it is with us. The lives of those around us depend on where we let our emotions drive. Will it be love or hate, positive or negative?

Let us accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Baychester Visual Arts Association Our 2016-2017 season portends to be one of the most exciting in our history – with art classes, art shows, lecture/demonstrations and workshops, free and open to the public.

BVA’s classes began on Tuesday, September 13th in room 5, Dreiser Community Center. You can choose from the 2 class schedules which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. The next session of classes begins on Tuesday, November 22nd and continues to Jan. 31st. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered.

Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. You can call M. Groves at 201-862-0847 or S. Lochansky at 718-379-1049 for more information.

On Nov. 5th and 6th, BVA will sponsor an art show and bazaar in our permanent room 5 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Artwork will be displayed and for sale as well as gift items.

You can register in room 5 on Tuesdays at the Dreiser Community Center or by mail indicating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

BVA is a non-profit, selfsupporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these , Inc. bargain prices. So come George Farr - Funeral Director join BVA on this fabulous (718) 828-1700 / 914-654-1700 artistic trek, take a class, make a tax deductible

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. Phone #: 718-379-6920.

Note: Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. If no one is in the office, leave a message and we will get back as soon as possible.

Shabbat ends today, November 5th, at 6:29 p.m. Please note on Saturday, November 5th, before you go to bed, please move your clock one hour back to Eastern Savings Time.

Candle Lighting for Friday, November 11th, at 4:32 p.m. Also, November 11th is Veterans’ Day. Please don’t forget the veterans who serve this country.

The synagogue has services Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush. We need few Jewish men. If you can give 2 hours Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon, we need your help to make a minyan. Sometimes, we are short one or two men. Saturday, November 5th, Cantor Daniel Sayani will conduct the services; come listen to his beautiful voice.

Good & Welfare: We sell tree certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazol Tov to all having Simchas. If you’re ill, wishing all a speedy recovery. Nora Singer is back home, wishing her good health. Wishing everyone celebrating a birthday in November a very special birthday and good health.

Keep The Dates Open – Sunday, November 20th, we will have a Kosher Italian Feast. The cost is only $18. The menu will include spinach lasagna, eggplant parmesan, ziti, Salmon croquettes, salad and garlic bread. After lunch, we’ll have a mini bingo game included in the price. For a reservation, send a check to the Traditional Synagogue, Attn. Marilyn at 120 Erdman Pl. Lobby, Bronx, NY 10475.

On Monday, the Men’s Club trip to Tropicana Casino for the Holiday Jublilee Show includes $15 slot play and a free ticket to the show. This is a $40 value for only $35. For a reservation, call Gary, 718-671-8424.

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends, peace and good health. —Gary Schwartz

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue Try your luck with the Men’s Club.

Free Holiday show ticket and $15 slot play.

Our final trip of the year we are going to the Tropicana Casino Holiday Jubilee Show on Monday, November 21st. This show compares to “Radio City Christmas Spectacular.� If you went to the Magic Illusionist show in August, you’ll enjoy this show.

The cost of the trip is $35 per person. You will receive $15 slot play and a complimentary ticket worth $25. This is a $40 value. I’ve seen the similar show last year it was very enjoyable. The show is one hour long. Payment is due by November18th.

Please make a reservation now, we only have 20 seats left.

Everyone in the community can attend our trips. You need a Tropicana Casino card, or government picture ID, passport, non- or driver’s license to receive the bonus. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play bingo, and a 50/50 raffle. On the way home, we show a movie. We keep you entertained, and the ride goes fast.

The bus stops and returns to all three shopping centers. We leave Einstein Loop at 8:00 a.m. by the supermarket, Asch Loop by the back of the library at 8:15 a.m., and Dreiser Loop at 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store. We will return to Co-op City around 8:30 p.m. depending on the traffic.

For reservations, call Gary at 718-671-8424 or Bruce, 718-320-2234. Please make out check or money order to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, lobby, Building 27B, Bronx, New York 10475.

Hope to see you on the trip. Wishing everyone a good, healthy and peaceful year. —Gary Schwartz

Building 27 Asociation Greetings, neighbors, welcome to the fall. Be careful of the weather, this unusually warm weather, it’s called Indian Summer, hot one day cool the next. Also, stay aware and alert of your surroundings.

Important information – If you have problems, please do not wait until November 8th to check on your voting problems. If you did not vote last year, call NOW to make sure you are still registered in your district to vote. The Bronx office phone number is 718-299-9017.

THE GENERAL ELECTION – is Tuesday, November 8, please encourage all to vote in this presidential election and for your local officials of your choice that is on the ballot.

Haiti Donations – Also let’s remember those in need of other disaster areas by giving and continued prayer.

Congratulations to Linda Berk, who now will be president of the board of directors. We are sure she will represent the shareholders and protect the

interest and integrity of this corporation that we all have invested in.

Bldg. 27 Association is open for nomination of officers – president, vice president, secretary, assist. secretary, correspondence secretary, treasurer, assist. treasurer, sergeant-at-arms. Election of officers will take place January 2017.

Happy birthday to all in this month.

Please share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon, by calling her at (718) 583-3040. If a neighbor in our building is ill, homebound, celebrating a birthday, experiencing bereavement, Ms. Rondon will respond on the behalf of the association.

Please keep our board of directors in prayer that they will be granted wisdom and harmony to continue moving forward, to make the right decisions in protecting our interest and keeping our homes affordable. Please pray for all leaders for PEACE, for there is unrest everywhere. —H. Overman

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Greater Love Baptist Church “Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?” 1 Corinthians 6:19 Spiritual Food for Thought: Guard your spiritual and mental space from the enemy’s intrusion just as vehemently as you would guard your home from intruders and robbers. Do not forget that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and it is your job to keep that temple in such a way as to allow the Holy Spirit to not only inhabit, but to take charge.

Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum and Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to fellowship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Worship at Greater Love Baptist Church means gathering with people of all ages and cultures to express our love for God our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ our Savior. Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd.

(Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance – red button.

Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place – parking passes will be validated at the church. Church telephone: 347-920-5607.

Men’s Fellowship: Please mark your calendar: Greater Love’s Mighty Men of God invite men of all ages to join them for an afternoon of fellowship, powerful testimonies of faith, spiritual encouragement and brotherly love. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 19th from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. The topic is “Walking With Jesus.” Lunch will be served. This is a free gathering and open to the community.

Thanksgiving Dinner: Our deepest sense of gratitude comes through grace, with the awareness that we have not

earned, nor do we deserve all that we’ve been given. Recognizing our many reasons to be grateful to God, we want to share Thanksgiving with you.

The Five Loaves & Two Fish Food Pantry Ministry will host a full course, sit-down dinner on Thanksgiving Day, November 24th at 1:30 p.m. Come out and dine with us and let us serve you.

Please reserve your seat as soon as possible. Kindly call the church at 347920-5607 and leave a message with the number of attendees.

SWAG (Spiritual Wisdom & Guidance) “Open Door” Youth Ministry meets on Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Youth of all ages are welcome. For more information, please call the church and leave a message for Elder Crystal Jones.

Weekly Schedule Church phone: 347-920-5607.

Sunday Morning Prayer & Meditation: 9:30 a.m.

Adult Sunday Bible School: 10:00 a.m.

Children Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday evenings: 7:00 p.m.

Prayer Meeting: New schedule: TBA Deacon Training: Alternate Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.

Food Pantry: 4th Saturday, 10:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m.

Mosaic Women’s Ministry: Meets Saturday, Dec.10th Mighty Men of God: Men’s Ministry meets Saturday, Nov.19th Youth Ministry & Choir Rehearsal: Friday evenings at 7 p.m.

—Pastor Carol Landrum

Church of the New Vision Pastor Kenneth Hodge and the congregation of Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to join us for worship service every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, is delivered.

The church is designed to meet the spiritual need of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching in an atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. All are welcome.

We also invite our community’s youths on Sunday morning for Youth Church and Sunday School which is designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Midday Bible study is held every Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. Prayer service takes place on Wednesday evening, 7:008:00 p.m., followed by Bible teachings, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Join us to learn from the Word of God. There will be one service on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day at 10:00 a.m.

Upcoming Events (1) Our Annual Building Fund Banquet will be celebrated on Saturday, November 5th, 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Seashore Restaurant on City Island.

Adult tickets, $60; youth 12 and under, $25. For tickets, contact the church at (718) 671-8746.

(2) Saturday, November l2th at 2:00

p.m., the Next Generation for Christ presents a Youth Explosion, Building Fund Fundraiser. Adult tickets, $10; youth 17 and under, FREE. (3) Church of the New Vision supports Breast Cancer Awareness, Saturday, November 19th at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by the Women’s Fellowship.

Free mammograms will be conducted by St. Barnabas Hospital Mobile Mammography Van which will be stationed outside of the church. Register by contacting Sis. Loretta Scott at (718) 671-2623.

(4) Save the Date!! Please join us on our trip to Orlando, Florida July 17, 2017 to July 20, 2017, going to The Holy Land Experience and Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom via non-stop Delta flight, 3 night accommodations at the Holiday Inn Resort. Prices for adults range from $740-$855 per person, youth stay free at resort through age 19 with double adult occupancy. Youths $400-$500, prices include air and park ticket, payment plan available. Please contact the church at (718) 671-8746 or Hermena Smith, travel agent, at (718) 708-5035.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475.

Telephone, (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit us on Facebook: Church of the New Vision.

—Carole Haque

Debs Place Townhouse Association The Debs Place Townhouse Association will hold their November meeting on Thursday, November 10th. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. in room 1 of the Dreiser Center. Our speaker will be Lois English, Manager of CSO I. Ms. English will be addressing a number of issues that had been raised at our October meeting.

Our meeting in October was well attended. Our speaker was Sgt. Taylor, who distributed literature to the group, including safety tips and recruitment applications.

We were advised to call Security first in the event of criminal mischief. She informed us that fines for community complaints had been increased.

A number of members pointed out areas of poor lighting in our area and noted that, unlike some of the other clusters, ours lacks cameras. Also, better lighting is needed. There was also a complaint that the hedges bordering the greenway are too high, making it too easy for someone to hide there and to jump out. We have been fortunate that there have been no incidents as yet. It was suggested that we compose a letter requesting both better lighting and cameras. Rather than a letter, the group decided to bring up these issues at a meeting with CSO, which has been scheduled for November.

The association meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month in room 1 of Dreiser. We have had good attendance so far and we hope that the weather continues to be good on meeting nights. The yearly association dues are $10 per family. Looking ahead, we will meet on December 8th. There will be no meeting in January and the February meeting will be on the 10th. We look forward to meeting new and recent move-ins to our Debs Place townhouse community.

—Nels Grumer

Neighbors, please remember to curb your dog.

It is the law!

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Public Safety Report

(Continued from page 7)

new batteries, you can use the old batteries for a non-critical use. If cooking often causes your smoke detector to go off, you may wish to consider purchasing a detector with a temporary silencing button for use when cooking. Fanning the smoke detector and opening windows will quiet the smoke detector without removing the batteries.

Statistics show that having a working smoke detector in your home cuts your risk of dying in a fire almost in half. Residential fires turn fatal most often in homes that do not have working smoke detectors. Smoke detectors give you valuable escape time in the event of a fire. When you are sleeping, the added escape time is essential to your survival in the event of a fire. Purchasing and insuring the functionality of your smoke detector is the single most important thing you can do to safeguard your family against fires. Test your smoke detector monthly and change the batteries twice a year when you change your clocks. Most Co-op City apartments have new smoke detectors with 10 year batteries, so changing the batteries is not necessary.

Be sure your family has a plan and a meeting place in the event of a fire. Not knowing exactly what to do wastes precious time in the event a smoke detector goes off. Kids are used to practicing fire drills and “Stop, Drop and Roll” (what to do if your clothing catches fire) techniques in school; be sure to practice at home. A few minutes of planning now can save lives later on. You may feel silly doing some of these drills, but you won’t feel silly when you draw upon that practice in a real life situation. The more you practice, the easier it becomes in a real situation.

If you are speaking about the time change, remember it is called Daylight Saving Time. It is about “Saving” Daylight. It has been put in effect for the purpose of saving energy because it stays light longer during the summer months.

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus from either side of the street with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, an auto crime could be ready to happen, notify the authorities.

Also remember all Riverbay employees and contractors carry identification; do not open your door unless you are expecting someone. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. Next week’s article will address objects out of the window. If cooperators observe this condition, they are urged to call Public Safety immediately. Parents, please make sure your children are not throwing objects out of your apartments. The shareholder of the apartment will be held responsible for any violations.

November is known as COPD Awareness Month, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Diabetes Awareness Month, Epilepsy Month, Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Prostate Cancer/Men’s Health Awareness Month. This is a good opportunity to learn about disabilities or conditions that may affect your friends, family members or neighbors.

Public Safety Blotter October 24 – 100 Alcott Place Plainclothes officers conducting a sweep of the building found a male with a marijuana cigar in his possession. Having no authority to be there, he was placed under arrest and issued two summonses.

October 24 – 140 Alcott Place A 5 year old female was found wandering in the street at this location and brought into Public Safety. About the same time, officers began an investigation, the child’s father contacted Public Safety to report her missing. After a brief period, father and daughter were reunited.

October 27 – 120 Debs Place One male was found trespassing within the building and in possession of marijuana. He was issued a summons for each violation and released.

October 28 – 99 Asch Loop A complainant reported an unknown person(s) smashed a window on their car, then proceeded to remove property from within.

October 28 – 2099 Asch Loop A complainant reported someone smashed a window on their vehicle, then removed items from the car.

October 28 – 100 Debrief Place One male was placed under arrest at this location for being in the building without authority or permission.

Further investigation with the CCPD

Investigations Unit revealed that the male was wanted for a string of Public Lewdness complaints in the area.

October 29 – 1945 Bartow Avenue An MTA bus driver stopped a CCPD officer and requested assistance in removing a female from the bus. When officers approached the female, she appeared to be homeless and improperly dressed for the cold temperatures. The female was also incoherent when officers tried to question her and get her to exit the bus. The woman was later removed from the bus and taken via ambulance to a local hospital for examination.

October 29 – 100 Bellamy Loop 6th Floor FDNY was called to this location after a heavy smoke condition was reported. After tracing the source, FDNY broke into an apartment and determined that an occupant left a pot cooking on the stove. The condition was corrected and there were no reported injuries.

October 29 – 113 Dreiser Loop A male was observed by a CCPD Quality of Life enforcement unit, apparently consuming an alcoholic beverage in public. When warned, the male told officers he would not cease from his activity and would take the summons. The man was arrested and issued a summons for this violation.

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On the first and third Thursday of each month, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags.

The MetroCard Bus does not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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